Journeyman Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

Journeyman - Refrigeration

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with competitive compensation, ongoing education & training, comprehensive benefits, year-round diverse work, and extra perks. Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

The Journeyman - Refrigeration is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration systems and equipment, following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Installing refrigeration systems, including components such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, and piping, according to technical specifications and industry codes.
• Performing regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting refrigeration systems to ensure their optimal functioning and extend their service life.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting refrigeration system failures and performing necessary repairs, including replacing defective components or recharging refrigerants.
• Using diagnostic tools and techniques to assess system performance and identify potential problems before they become critical.
• Ensuring that all work complies with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental laws governing refrigerants and safety standards.
• Providing exceptional customer service by explaining issues, recommending solutions, and offering maintenance advice to clients.
• Maintaining accurate records of service and maintenance performed, including parts used, labor, and system conditions.
• Responding to emergency service calls during non-business hours as needed, especially for high-priority refrigeration systems like those in food storage or medical facilities.
• Working closely with other technicians, engineers, and project managers to ensure successful installations and repairs.
• Embracing the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
• EPA Certification (Type II).
• Ability to travel and work overnight.
• 3+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred and hands on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical and/or fixtures construction.
• Experience in copper brazing, market remodeling.
• Good driving record.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and ability to wire installations.
• Knowledge of carpentry.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and piping of refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fittings, and ability to pipe refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and good mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and safety rule compliance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Join us today, there are 27 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! CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.