Foreman I - Refrigerant

Position Overview

As a Foreman I
- Refrigerant, you'll serve as a first-line leader in commercial HVAC refrigerant piping and equipment service/retrofitting, supervising a crew to execute safe, high-quality installations, repairs, and startups in buildings, hospitals, schools, and industrial facilities. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, you'll coordinate daily on-site activities, provide guidance and training to your team, ensure EPA compliance and safety standards, and contribute to project success by meeting schedule, budget, and client expectations.

Our people-first culture supports your leadership with hands-on training, mentorship, certifications, and clear advancement paths, empowering you to build a high-performing crew while delivering reliable, environmentally compliant refrigerant systems nationwide at any of our operating companies.

As a Foreman I
- Refrigerant, you'll serve as a first-line leader in commercial HVAC refrigerant piping and equipment service/retrofitting, supervising a crew to execute safe, high-quality installations, repairs, and startups in buildings, hospitals, schools, and industrial facilities. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, you'll coordinate daily on-site activities, provide guidance and training to your team, ensure EPA compliance and safety standards, and contribute to project success by meeting schedule, budget, and client expectations.

Our people-first culture supports your leadership with hands-on training, mentorship, certifications, and clear advancement paths, empowering you to build a high-performing crew while delivering reliable, environmentally compliant refrigerant systems nationwide at any of our operating companies.

• Lead and supervise a refrigerant technician crew on daily tasks: fabrication, assembly, installation, repair, and startup of refrigerant piping systems and HVAC equipment (DX splits, rooftop units, chillers, condensers, evaporators, controls) per project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Provide daily guidance, training, and direction to crew members to ensure quality workmanship, EPA-compliant refrigerant handling, and professional development.
• Develop workable solutions with the superintendent to proactively address potential issues and prevent them from becoming problems.
• Review projects with the superintendent and/or project manager after equipment/subcontractors are procured; conduct physical site surveys and report conditions/recommendations in writing as required.
• Perform accurate takeoffs and material lists in a timely manner to support planning and procurement.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions: crew scheduling, material control/staging, tool/equipment rentals, and daily progress tracking (including job completion percentages).
• Ensure all crew members comply with project procedures, safety requirements, company policies, EPA regulations, quality expectations, and contractual standards; conduct daily safety briefings, hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Document incidents immediately, notify superintendent/project manager, recommend corrective actions, and implement them to maintain a safe work environment.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports (safety/toolbox, production, preconstruction, project-specific) and assure timely office processing.
• Conduct job-site inspections to verify adherence to standards, participate in system startups/commissioning as needed, and coordinate with subcontractors, engineers, owners, and vendors.
• Mentor and train crew members on refrigerant piping techniques, EPA compliance, safety practices, and best methods; promote team efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with the superintendent, project team, clients, subcontractors, and vendors to support project success.

Yes – Direct supervision and leadership of a refrigerant technician crew (technicians and helpers); responsible for daily task delegation, performance monitoring, safety/EPA compliance, on-the-job training/mentoring, and contributing to crew evaluations under the superintendent's guidance.