HVAC /R Pipefitter Journeyman - Commercial & Industrial
CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems · Virginia Beach, VA · Yesterday
Management$35–$45/hrFull-time
About the role
At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with competitive compensation, ongoing education, comprehensive benefits, and year-round, diverse work across industries and systems.
Compensation and Perks
- Competitive Compensation: $35–$45 hourly, DOE
- Sign-on Bonus: Up to $5,000, DOE
- 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; 401(k)
- Year-round, diverse work across industries and systems
- Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more
Responsibilities
- Install refrigeration systems following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices
- Support construction jobs by piping cooler boxes and refrigeration cases, including electrical wiring as required
- Install pipe hangers as directed by the foreman
- Weld and slip-hose copper pipes; assist the foreman as needed
- Handle cooler box coils and install new supermarket refrigeration systems or remodel existing ones
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience and trade/technical school classes
- 5+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred, with hands-on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical, and/or fixtures construction
- EPA Certification (Type II)
- Experience in copper brazing and market remodeling
- Good driving record
- Knowledge of electrical systems and ability to wire installations
- Knowledge of carpentry, refrigeration systems, and piping of refrigeration equipment
- Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fittings; ability to pipe refrigeration equipment
- Ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing
- Ability to hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers
- Ability to use hand and power tools; good mechanical skills
- Knowledge of job site safety; ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and safety rule compliance
- Ability to work with minimal supervision