Refrigeration Apprentice Installation - Commercial & Industrial

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive pay from $20 - 30/hr.
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K).
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

The Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) provides support to an installation team by completing tasks in a safe, prompt, accurate, and professional manner and following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.

• Install equipment, by project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician:
• HVAC: air handler drains, piping for split systems, overhead duct hangers and ductwork, etc.
• Refrigeration: display case drains, walk-in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping, etc.

• Perform all assigned work safely and responsibly. Use power and hand tools, powered vehicles, machinery, and PPE as directed and required by Source, customer, and contract policy.
• Escalate problems and concerns (safety, quality of work, etc.) to on-site senior technicians or project managers promptly.
• Always maintain clean and professional job sites/work areas. Properly store, disassemble, or remove all spare and waste materials created on assigned job sites.
• Provide assistance and support to senior technician/s on a job.
• Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Installation of all types of piping including PVC, copper (brazing), copper line sets

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school, required.

Work Experience / Skills

• 2+ years of experience in construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry/trade, preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to perform work in accordance with safe work practices and rules.
• Ability to use basic hand, power and layout tools including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, measurement tools, etc.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system valves and regulators.
• Knowledge of electricity basics, voltage and color codes, electrical safety.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a variety of working conditions, including scaling ladders to various heights, outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including fractional addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate timely, clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technician.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc