Journeyman Installation HVAC

CoolSys; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,062 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $3,000 DOE

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Journeyman 1-HVAC technician to install, repair, and maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems across diverse environments. You will interpret blueprints, supervise junior techs, and ensure safe, compliant operations while handling tools and equipment in varied settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid journeyman license, with 3–5 years of field experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Journeyman license or certification is required.
• 3–5 years of field experience in commercial refrigeration/Electrical/fixtures construction preferred.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; good mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install heating, cooling, and ventilation systems including ductwork and refrigeration units.
• Perform system start-ups and ensure proper functioning.
• Interpret blueprints with foreman guidance.
• Coordinate labor hours and material costs.
• Guide junior technicians and work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Machinery

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license or certification

Tools

Trade tools

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: $24-$40/hr DOE
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $3,000.00 DOE
• 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

JOB SUMMARY

The Journeyman 1-HVAC is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining systems or structures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing guidance to other service techs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support by interpreting blueprints as needed by foreman to ensure a timely and quality completion of the project.
• Provides support by coordinating and following job schedules; i.e., labor hours, and material costs.
• Install heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, including ductwork, thermostats, air handlers, and refrigeration units.
• Perform system start-ups and ensure proper functioning of installed systems.
• 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.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• Valid journeyman’s license or certification in the relevant specialty trade.

Work Experience / Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry preferred and hands on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical and/or fixtures construction.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and machinery related to the trade.
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

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.

Physical Demands

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.

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!

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 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.