HVAC/R Apprentice Installation - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys in Portland, OR is seeking an Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) to join our hands-on team. You will support installation crews, handle piping tasks, and learn under senior technicians while following building codes and safety practices.

This role emphasizes learning on the job with the opportunity to work across HVAC and refrigeration projects, gain experience with ductwork and installation, and earn competitive pay with benefits.

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 working conditions, including scaling ladders to various heights, outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.
• Ability to use typical computer tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including fractional addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate timely, clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technician.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment by project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician: HVAC systems and refrigeration piping.
• Perform all assigned work safely and responsibly with PPE as required.
• Escalate safety or quality concerns to on-site senior technicians or project managers promptly.
• Maintain clean and professional job sites and properly store waste materials.
• Provide assistance and support to senior technicians on a job.
• Carry out responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Install all types of piping including PVC and copper brazing.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctual/dependable

Teamwork

Basic math

Reading/writing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED or trade program/technical school

Tools

Scissor lift

Forklift

Electrical meters

PPE and hand tools

Job description

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!

• Competitive Compensation: $25.00- $30.00
• 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 a 401(K) match.
• 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

The Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) provides support to an installation team by completing tasks in a safe, prompt, accurate, and professional manner and following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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 working conditions, including scaling ladders to various heights, outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.
• Ability to use typical computer tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including fractional addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate timely, clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technician.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Good driving record.

Join Us

Today, there are 26 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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Coolsysis 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 characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR for driving positions) anddrug testing arerequiredfor all positions.Coolsyswill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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