HVAC/R Apprentice: Install & Learn in the Field

CoolSys; Town of Grand Rapids (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Quarterly bonus plan

Employee discounts on vehicles

Pet insurance

401(K) match

Paid vacation/holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

CoolSys is hiring an Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) to support installation teams and perform safe, accurate work according to customer specs and codes. You’ll install piping, troubleshoot, and assist senior technicians across HVAC and refrigeration projects.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or trade program completion, and 1+ year in related fields. Prior experience with scissor lifts, forklifts, and basic tools is a plus. Excellent safety mindset required.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school.
• 1+ years of experience in the construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry/trade preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to perform work in accordance with safe work practices and rules.
• Ability to use basic hand, power and layout tools including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, measurement tools, etc.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system valves and regulators.
• Knowledge of electricity basics, voltage and color codes, electrical safety.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoor environments and noise.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment per project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician.
• HVAC: air handler drains, piping for split systems, overhead duct hangers and ductwork.
• Refrigeration: display case drains, walk-in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping.
• Perform all assigned work safely and responsibly.
• Use power and hand tools, powered vehicles, machinery, and PPE as directed.
• Escalate safety or quality concerns promptly to on-site staff.
• Maintain clean and professional job sites/work areas.
• Properly store, disassemble, or remove spare and waste materials.
• Provide assistance and support to senior technicians on a job.
• Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Installation of all types of piping including PVC, copper (brazing), copper line sets

Skills

Punctual and dependable

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Basic math

Reading/writing

Basic tool usage

Education

High school diploma / GED / trade program

Tools

Scissor lift

Forklift

Drills

Electrical meters

Job description

CoolSys is hiring an Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) to support installation teams and perform safe, accurate work according to customer specs and codes. You’ll install piping, troubleshoot, and assist senior technicians across HVAC and refrigeration projects.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or trade program completion, and 1+ year in related fields. Prior experience with scissor lifts, forklifts, and basic tools is a plus. Excellent safety mindset required.