Industrial Refrigeration - Apprentice

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice to join their Industrial Refrigeration team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced technicians, gaining hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing large, complex refrigeration systems. With a commitment to employee development, this company provides a supportive environment where you can grow your skills while enjoying competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. If you're eager to learn and ready to travel to various customer sites, this is the perfect chance to launch your career in industrial refrigeration.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Career Development

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC service and willingness to learn industrial refrigeration.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced technicians to learn the industrial refrigeration business.
• Diagnose equipment breakdowns and make necessary repairs.
• Develop expertise in large control systems and industrial refrigeration systems.

Skills

HVAC Service Experience

Electrical Knowledge

Ammonia Refrigeration Knowledge

Ability to Learn

Clean Driving Record

Education

Trade School Completion

Job description

If you are an HVAC Technician or Electrician looking to move into industrial ammonia work - you could be the next great addition to our IR team! Want a career where you can use your skills and travel for work? Our Industrial Refrigeration (IR) team is hiring an Apprentice to service our customers in the surrounding Harrisonburg, VA. Our IR Apprentices work closely with Technicians to perform maintenance and repair operations pertaining to large, complex industrial cooling/refrigeration systems and associated control systems. If this sounds like something you are qualified for and interested in, we want you to join our team!

Who we are:

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

• Competitive wages
• Career development and progression
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

• Work with an experienced technician to learn the IR business
• Diagnose causes of equipment breakdowns
• Test parts with appropriate instruments
• Disassemble and assemble parts
• Make necessary repairs to equipment and associated components
• Develop expertise of evaporative condensers, large control systems, complex conventional electrical controls and Industrial Refrigeration Systems (ammonia, cascade and rack systems with the ability to rebuild commercial/industrial compressors)

You should have:

• Experience working in HVAC service
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration (preferred, but not required)
• Ability and willingness to learn the industrial refrigeration business
• Willingness to travel to a variety of customer sites
• Possess electrical and controls knowledge and experience relative to industrial or nuclear equipment
• Completion, or in the process of completing, applicable trade school (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to work in hot/cold environments
• Ability to work closely with technician when needed and also without direct supervision at times
• Must have a clean driving record and able to pass a drug screen and background check

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We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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