Journeyman/Pipefitter

CoolSys, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles and hotels

Paid vacation and holidays

401(K) match

Job summary

CoolSys, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Journeyman 1-Refrigeration technician to install and maintain refrigeration systems. This role requires a high school diploma, EPA Certification (Type II), and over 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Candidates should have knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical knowledge, and be able to work with minimal supervision. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered, including ongoing training and education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade or technical school classes preferred.
• EPA Certification (Type II) is mandatory.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install refrigeration systems according to customer specifications and code.
• Provide construction support including installing pipe hangers and welding copper pipes.
• Install new supermarket refrigeration systems and remodel existing ones.

Skills

5+ years of experience in construction

Copper brazing

Knowledge of electrical systems

Knowledge of refrigeration systems

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Certification (Type II)

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: from $25-30+/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 Journeyman 1-Refrigeration is responsible for installation of refrigeration systems following customer specifications, applicable building code and proper piping practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• EPA Certification (Type II).

Work Experience / Skills

• 5+ 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.
• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, socioeconomic 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.