Journeyman Commercial Refrigeration Installer

climateproscx; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Pros in the Midwest U.S. seeks a skilled Construction Technician – Commercial Refrigeration to install, modify, and commission HVAC/R systems on commercial projects.

The role requires journeyman status or union apprenticeship completion, blueprints interpretation, and competence in piping, wiring, and controls. You’ll work in collaboration with foremen and customers, upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized union apprenticeship or journeyman status in refrigeration/HVAC.
• Proven experience in commercial refrigeration construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and control drawings.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, piping practices, and startup procedures.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork in a union construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, and commission refrigeration and HVAC/R systems from drawings.
• Perform pipefitting, brazing, welding, electrical and mechanical work.
• Install and connect components like compressors, condensers, evaporators, and racks.
• Pressure test, evacuate, and leak-test piping per standards.
• Test electrical circuits and controls for refrigeration systems.
• Inspect installations for scope, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with forepersons, managers, other trades, and inspectors.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers and jobsite staff.
• Complete time entries and job documentation per union standards.
• Participate in after-hours or on-call rotations.

Skills

Journeyman refrigeration

Blueprint interpretation

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication in team

Education

Union apprenticeship completion

Tools

Read blueprints

Job description

Climate Pros in the Midwest U.S. seeks a skilled Construction Technician – Commercial Refrigeration to install, modify, and commission HVAC/R systems on commercial projects.

The role requires journeyman status or union apprenticeship completion, blueprints interpretation, and competence in piping, wiring, and controls. You’ll work in collaboration with foremen and customers, upholding safety and quality standards.