Overview:
WHY COOLSYS
At CoolSys, we offer more than just a jobwe provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:
- 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) match with 100% immediate vesting.
- 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.
Pay & Growth
- Pay usually starts around $18/hrdepending on location and experience.
- Raises often come with experience, certifications, and showing initiative.
- Many non-union companies promote from within, so if you work hard and learn fast, you can grow into:
- Lead Installer / Service Tech
- Field Supervisor
- Estimator / PM roles
- Or even branch into controls, refrigeration, or sales
Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!
Responsibilities:
Journeyman 1 - HVAC Installation
Responsibilities:
The Journeyman 1 - HVAC Installationis responsible for installing commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, building codes, and industry best practices. This role requires the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, operate aerial lifts, and perform pipe fitting, brazing, and solderingfor hydronic and refrigeration systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install commercial HVAC equipment, including rooftop units (RTUs), split systems, boilers, chillers, ductwork, and ventilation systems.
- Perform pipe fittingfor copper, PVC, and black ironused in HVAC, refrigeration, and hydronic systems.
- Braze and solder copper pipingfor refrigerant lines and hydronic heating applications.
- Fabricate and install PVC pipingfor condensate and drainage systems.
- Perform sheet metal fabrication, duct installation, and pipingfor chilled water, hot water, and refrigerant systems.
- Wire HVAC controls and thermostatsas required for proper system operation.
- Secure and install pipe hangers, support brackets, and mounting structures.
- Operate aerial lifts and scissor liftsfor elevated system installation and maintenance.
- Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and job specificationsto ensure proper installation.
- Conduct start-up proceduresand assist with system testing to ensure proper operation.
- Work with foremen, project managers, and other tradesto meet project timelines and specifications.
- Maintain a safe and organized job site, following OSHA guidelines and company safety policies.
- Perform HVAC installations outdoors, adapting to varying weather conditions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
On-the-Job Expectations
- Assist journeymen or lead techs with:
- Ductwork, sheet metal, equipment installs
- Brazing, wiring, setting units
- Diagnosing basic system issues
- Run tools and materials, keep job site clean, and stay organized
- Learn to read plans, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Gain hands-on knowledge of different systems (RTUs, mini splits, chillers, etc.)
Qualifications:
Non-Union HVAC Apprentice Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Basic understanding of hand tools and mechanical systems (not always required but definitely helps)
What Employers Look For
- Strong work ethic and punctuality
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Ability to lift, carry, climb, crawl, and work in tight or elevated spaces
- Comfortable working in hot, cold, dusty, or noisyenvironments
- Basic math and measurement skills (reading tape, calculating angles, etc.)
- Good communication skillsand ability to work on a team
Certifications That Help (But Aren’t Required)
- Any HVAC pre-apprenticeship, trade school, or community college coursework
Join Us:
Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands.Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!
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Coolsysis an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristicsare encouraged to apply.
Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR for driving positions) anddrug testing are required for all positions.Coolsyswill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.
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