Construction Technician - Commercial Refrigeration

climateproscx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Pros seeks skilled construction technicians to install, modify, and commission commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R systems across Texas projects. You will work from construction drawings, perform pipefitting, brazing, welding, electrical work, and connect refrigeration components in new builds, renovations, and retrofits.

The role requires safe work practices, adherence to union rules, and collaboration with forepersons, project managers, and inspectors to ensure high-quality project

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized union apprenticeship program or possession of journeyman status in refrigeration, pipe.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and commission commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R systems using drawings and project documents.
• Perform skilled pipefitting, brazing, welding, electrical, and mechanical work related to refrigeration construction projects.
• Install and connect components like compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and refrigeration rack systems.
• Pressure test, evacuate, and leak-test piping and joints per codes and standards.
• Perform electrical testing and verification of circuits, sensors, and controls.
• Inspect installations for compliance with scope, safety, union agreements, and regulations.
• Coordinate activities with forepersons, project managers, other trades, and inspectors.
• Maintain professional interaction with customers and jobsite personnel.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Safety practices

Union work rules

Customer interaction

Education

Journeyman refrigeration

Job description

Climate Pros is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands; we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we’ll follow up with an exploratory conversation.

Note: The location for this potential opportunity is with the state of Texas. Particularly in the DFW, Houston, Texas Valley, San Antonio, and Austin Texas areas.

The Construction Technician – Commercial Refrigeration performs journeyman-level construction, installation, and modification work on commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R systems in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, industry standards, and applicable codes. Work is performed on new construction, renovations, and system retrofits in commercial and industrial environments.

This position requires technical proficiency, safe work practices, and adherence to union work rules while supporting high-quality project execution and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and commission commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R systems using construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and project documents
• Perform skilled pipefitting, brazing, welding, electrical, and mechanical work related to refrigeration construction projects
• Install and connect:
• Compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, heat exchangers, and refrigeration rack systems
• Pneumatic, electronic, and electric control valves
• Refrigerant piping, line sets, air distribution systems, and ductwork
• Pressure test, evacuate, and leak-test piping and joints using electronic detection equipment, gauges, or approved test methods in compliance with code and manufacturer standards
• Perform electrical testing and verification of circuits, components, sensors, and controls related to refrigeration systems
• Inspect completed installations to ensure compliance with project scope, safety standards, union agreements, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate work activities with forepersons, project managers, other trades, and inspectors to ensure efficient project progression
• Maintain professional interaction with customers, general contractors, and jobsite personnel while representing the company and union
• Accurately complete required job documentation, time entry, and check-in/check-out procedures per company and union standards
• Participate in after-hours, emergency, or on-call rotations as defined by operational needs and collective bargaining agreements

Union, Safety, and Compliance Responsibilities

• Work in full compliance with:
• Collective bargaining agreements
• OSHA and applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations
• Environmental and refrigerant-handling requirements
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and union training credentials (e.g., EPA 608, OSHA, safety certifications)
• Demonstrate consistent use of required PPE and safe work practices on all jobsites

Qualifications & Skills

• Completion of a recognized union apprenticeship program or possession of journeyman status in refrigeration, pipe