HVAC/R Pipefitter Journeyman - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5k DOE

Education & Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401(k)

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys is hiring a Journeyman Refrigeration technician in Providence, RI. You will install refrigeration systems, pipe cooler boxes, and assist with electrical wiring on diverse projects across grocery stores and industrial facilities.

The role requires a RI Journeyman license, 4+ years in construction or refrigeration. You’ll work with copper brazing, read blueprints, and follow safety standards in demanding environments. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Journeyman license required to meet state requirements.
• 4+ years in construction; hands-on refrigeration/electrical/fixtures construction preferred.
• Experience with copper brazing and remodeling projects.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and wiring installations.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and piping for refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to install evaporator coils and overhead hangers.
• Capable of using hand and power tools; strong mechanical skills.
• Understanding of jobsite safety and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Install refrigeration systems per customer specs and codes.
• Piping cooler boxes and refrigeration cases; perform electrical wiring as needed.
• Install pipe hangers as directed by foreman.
• Weld and slip-hose copper pipes; assist foreman on site.
• Hand cooler box coils and install supermarket refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrate CoolSys CARES values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned including RI license requirements.

Skills

Installation

Piping

Electrical wiring

Blueprints reading

Hand and power tools

Safety compliance

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license

Tools

Copper brazing

Scissor lifts

Refrigeration equipment

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

• Competitive Compensation: $35-$45 hourly DOE
• Sign on Bonus: up to $5k DOE (MUST HAVE: R.I. RJ 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

• The Journeyman Refrigeration is responsible for installation of refrigeration systems following customer specifications, applicable building code and proper piping practices.
• Provides support on construction job by piping cooler boxes and refrigeration cases, including electrical wiring as required to complete the project.
• Provides the required installation of pipe hangers as directed by the foreman.
• Provides construction support by welding and slip hosing copper pipes, and assists the foreman as needed on the job.
• Provides support by handing cooler box coils and installing new supermarket refrigeration systems or remodeling existing supermarket refrigeration systems.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned (MUST HAVE: R.I. RJ license)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• License as a Journeyman to meet state requirements.
• 4+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred and hands on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical and/or fixtures construction.
• Experience in copper brazing, market remodeling.
• Good driving record.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and ability to wire installations.
• Knowledge of carpentry.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and piping of refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fittings, and ability to pipe refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints on refrigeration, electrical and plumbing.
• Ability to hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and good mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and safety rule compliance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc. This job typically operates in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service and/or construction environment with need to work at heights from ladders and/or Scissor lifts. Mechanical rooms can have elevated noise levels. The position regularly works near/with refrigeration/HVAC equipment that can expose the workers to extreme cold from refrigerant and high heat from brazing operations. This role routinely works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. These conditions require employees to use the correct PPE and safe work practices. This position is very active and requires excellent stamina to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Employees are regularly required to walk and stand for long periods, hear, drive, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands and fingers, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

• 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! Connect with us on Facebook and X. 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.