Foreman Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $7,500 DOE

Ongoing Education & Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(K)

Paid vacation/holidays

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles/hotels

Mass RT license required

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Lead Apprentice/Journeyman for on-site HVAC/refrigeration projects in Massachusetts. You will lead, train, and mentor the project crew, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time completion across diverse projects.

Required are 5+ years in commercial construction and a Mass RT license; you will manage costs, coordinate with trades, and uphold company policies while advancing with a nationwide HVAC provider.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade program or technical school preferred.
• 5+ years in commercial building construction or related trades.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Able to supervise apprentices and journeymen on projects.
• Ability to follow safety policies and maintain PPE usage.
• Knowledge of project planning software (Projectmates) and basic computer tools.
• Willingness to work across multiple projects and sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the project crew.
• Prioritize and delegate responsibilities.
• Communicate with tradespeople on site.
• Track project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Serve as lead technical resource on assigned projects.
• Report on job status and performance.
• Control job costs.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with peers, customers, GCs, and subcontractors.
• Ensure PPE use and safe behavior.
• Ensure compliance with installation policies and procedures.
• Oversee 3rd party resources.
• Direct and oversee work of other Apprentices and journeymen.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Task organization

Judgment

Clear instructions

Time management

Safety compliance

Leadership/mentoring

Education

High school diploma/GED/technical school

Tools

Projectmates

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: $45.25-$53 hourly DOE
• Sign on Bonus up to $7,500 DOE (MUST HAVE: Mass RT license)
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(K).
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

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

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring the project crew, prioritizing and delegating responsibilities, communicating with the tradespeople on the job site, and tracking project schedules to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and on time.

• Serves as Lead Technical resource on assigned projects.
• Reports on job status and performance.
• Controls job costs.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with peers, customers, GCs, and subcontractors.
• Ensures the use of PPE and the application of safe behavior, including vehicle safety, by all employees.
• Ensures compliance with Installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time and attendance, etc.
• May oversee 3rd party resources.
• Directs and oversees the work of other Apprentices and journeymen assigned to specific projects.

(MUST HAVE: Mass RT license)

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school. College degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building construction or other related industry/trade,
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including efficient use of labor hours.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to use good judgment in making work assignments.
• Ability to give clear instructions and guidance, as needed.
• Ability to maintain project labor hours within acceptable limits and request change orders as needed.
• Ability to ensure safe work practices and ensure compliance with Safety policies.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Track record of punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to use computer tools including E-Mail, Word, Project Planning Software (Projectmates), etc.
• Ability to manage time, delegate assignments and follow through to ensure good results.

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!

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CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, 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 arerequiredfor all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.