HVAC/R Apprentice - Commercial & Industrial

About 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, ongoing education and training, comprehensive benefits, year-round diverse work, and extra perks such as a quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment according to project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician, including:
  • 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.
• 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), and copper line sets.

Requirements

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma, GED, or completion from a trade program or technical school.
• 1+ years of experience in the construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry/trade preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and 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, and electrical safety.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions, including scaling ladders to various heights, outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.
• Ability to use typical computer tools including email, Word, Excel, 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 technicians.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable state and federal laws.
• Good driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour.
• Ongoing education and 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) match.
• Quarterly bonus plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.