HVAC/R Apprentice -Refrigeration

CoolSys; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is hiring an Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) to support installation teams in Knoxville, TN. You will assist with equipment installation, piping, and safety compliance under the supervision of senior technicians.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, teamwork, and career growth within the HVAC and refrigeration industry. Comprehensive benefits and a quarterly bonus plan accompany this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or trade program completion.
• 1+ years HVAC/refrigeration or related industry experience preferred.
• Ability to operate scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of job-site safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment per project requirements under direction of a senior technician.
• Perform work safely with power and hand tools and PPE.
• Escalate safety/quality issues to senior technicians or project managers.
• Maintain clean and professional job sites and properly store materials.
• Assist senior technicians on a job and follow instructions.
• Install piping (PVC, copper brazing) as required.

Skills

Punctual

Dependable

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tool operation

Reading & writing

Education

High school diploma / GED or trade program

1+ years HVAC/refrigeration experience

Tools

Scissor lift

Forklift

Drills

Fuel gas tools

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: $18-23/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.
• 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.

• 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 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.

Join Us

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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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