HVAC​/R Apprentice- Commercial & Industrial

Overview

WHY COOLSYS? At Cool Sys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry‑leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named Cool Sys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: $20.00‑$22.00 an hour 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 and holidays, and a 401(K) match.
• 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.

• Support an installation team by completing tasks safely, promptly, accurately, and professionally while following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.
• Install equipment as required by 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 system drains, walk‑in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping, etc.
• Perform all assigned work safely and responsibly, using 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 and properly store, disassemble or remove all spare and waste materials created on the assigned job sites.
• Provide assistance and support to senior technicians on a job.
• Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Install all types of piping, including PVC, copper (brazing), and copper line sets.

• Education or experience equivalent to a high‑school diploma, GED, or completion from a trade program or technical school.
• One or more years of experience in the construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry or trade preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of job‑site 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, 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 or cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.
• Ability to use typical computer tools including e‑mail, 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 a senior technician.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies, procedures, and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Good driving record.

Join us – there are 27 different companies that make up the Cool Sys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success.

Cool Sys is 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 characteristics—are encouraged to apply. Pre‑employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions.

Cool Sys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.