HVAC/R Apprentice Installation - Commercial & Industrial at CoolSys Longmont, CO

CoolSys; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education & training

Benefits package

Bonuses & tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking an Apprentice (Refrigeration) to join the installation team and support senior technicians. You will participate in installing refrigeration systems, piping, and related components while adhering to customer specs and applicable codes.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork, with on-the-job training and opportunities across multiple projects in the HVAC and refrigeration sector.

Qualifications

• Education or experience equivalent to a high school diploma, GED, or completion from a trade program or technical school.
• 1+ years of experience in construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or related industry/trade preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of job site safety and safe work practices.
• Ability to use basic power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment by project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician.
• Perform all assigned work safely using tools and PPE as directed.
• Escalate safety or quality concerns to on-site leaders promptly.
• Maintain clean, professional job sites and proper waste/material storage.
• Assist senior technicians on job sites and follow instructions.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Punctual & dependable

Reading & communication

Mathematical calculations

Ability to use hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED or trade program

Tools

Scissor lift

Forklift

Job description

Overview

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: Competitive pay from $20‑25/hr.
• 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 with 100% immediate vesting.
• 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 (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.

• Install equipment by project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician:
  • 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 assistance and 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 a 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 job site safety, and ability to perform work by safe work practices and rules.
• Ability to use basic power and hand tools including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, measurement tools, etc.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• 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 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 technicians.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Good driving record.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.