Commercial HVAC​/R Apprentice Installation

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 ranging from $17 to $28 per hour, ongoing education and training, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(k) match), year‑round diverse work projects across industries, and additional perks such as a quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, and more.

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

The Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) provides support to an installation team by completing tasks in a safe, prompt, accurate, and professional manner. The role includes following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices, installing equipment per project requirements under the direction of a senior technician, and performing all assigned work safely and responsibly. Key duties include:

• Installing HVAC equipment such as air handler drains, piping for split systems, overhead duct hangers, and ductwork.
• Installing refrigeration components such as display case drains, walk‑in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping.
• Using power and hand tools, powered vehicles, machinery, and PPE as directed by Source, the customer, and contract policy.
• Escalating safety, quality, or other concerns promptly to senior technicians or project managers.
• Maintaining clean and professional job sites and work areas, properly storing or removing spare and waste materials.
• Providing assistance and support to senior technicians on a job.
• Carrying out all responsibilities ethically and professionally.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Installing all types of piping, including PVC and copper (brazing, copper line sets).

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of a trade program or technical school (required).
• 0–1 year of experience in construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or a related 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 power and hand tools, including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, and measurement tools.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work in a variety of working conditions, including scaling ladders, outdoor environments, hot or cold temperatures, and noisy settings.
• Basic mathematical calculation skills, including fractional addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technicians.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to use typical business tools, including e‑mail, Word, and Excel.

Cool Sys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including those of every age, color, 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.

Competitive hourly pay rates, ongoing training and education, comprehensive health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) match, quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, and a range of employee discounts.