CPU Refrigeration Academy Trainee

2026 CPU Academy

The 2026 CPU Academy will be held in Georgetown, TX for the 12-week duration of the program. Upon successful completion, if offered a full-time role with Climate Pros, this offer of employment will be at your home branch location, not Georgetown, TX.

Overview:

Climate Pros University offers limited enrollment for motivated high school graduates or individuals with a GED interested in entering a high-demand, mission-critical industry. Our work ensures food safety nationwide, and we train future technicians to support this essential infrastructure.

As a full-time trainee in the CPU Refrigeration Academy, you'll receive a competitive weekly salary while learning from experienced Field Training Managers. Over a structured 12-week program, you'll develop skills in repairing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining refrigeration systems through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and field experience.

Training hours vary between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend assignments. Ideal candidates hold a valid driver's license, a high school diploma or GED, and are committed to obtaining EPA Universal and OSHA-30 certifications within two months of starting.

If you're ready to grow your career alongside industry experts, apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding future in a rapidly expanding field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn to perform proper service practices.
• Learn how to respond to service calls, perform scheduled maintenance, make refrigeration and mechanical equipment repairs.
• Perform diagnostics to detect malfunctions and defects in equipment.
• Learn to install refrigeration equipment and all related parts and pieces.
• Troubleshoot to ensure the system is functioning properly following repairs.
• Effectively communicate and update all information regarding assignments to the team.
• Provide own basic trade tools as required.
• Demonstrate retention of knowledge through both hands-on and written testing.
• Travel Required
• Other duties as required, including working in other departments.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Desired Skills, Certifications, and Education:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• EPA Certification: Universal (Obtain within 2 months of start date)
• OSHA-10 Certification (Obtain within 2 months of start date)
• Excellent communication skills (reading/writing/speaking)
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Honest and loyal team player, willing to do whatever it takes; safely!

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, carry, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Noise level is medium/low.

Program Statement:

The opportunity to attend Climate Pros University Refrigeration Academy will be monumental for career growth in an ever-developing field currently experiencing a workforce shortage. Attending this program will propel individuals forward at exponential rates compared to competing programs. Led by one of the top-tier refrigeration companies in the nation, Climate Pros offers an unparalleled opportunity to work and train alongside some of the industry's best and highest skilled professionals.

Upon successful completion of the Academy, trainees are expected to transition to hourly employment. Please note that during the training period, trainees will receive a salary. Our intent is for trainees to become full-time CP employees after completing the Academy, contingent upon meeting all requirements and performance standards. While we aim for this outcome, it's essential to understand that completion of the Academy does not guarantee a specific role. We encourage dedication and commitment throughout the training process to maximize the opportunity for a successful transition to full-time employment.

Climate Pros is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.