Journeyman/Pipefitter

CoolSys, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the HVAC and refrigeration industry as a Journeyman 1-Refrigeration. This role involves installing refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with building codes, and providing support on construction jobs. Enjoy competitive compensation, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits while advancing your career with top-tier clients.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles

Paid vacation/holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration preferred.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and pipe fittings.

Responsibilities

• Install refrigeration systems according to specifications.
• Support construction by welding and slip-hosing copper pipes.
• Handle cooler box coils and install supermarket refrigeration systems.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Refrigeration Systems

Blueprint Reading

Mechanical Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Certification (Type II)

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

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: Competitive pay from $salary range.
• 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 with 100% immediate vesting.
• 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 the installation of refrigeration systems following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides support on construction jobs by piping cooler boxes and refrigeration cases, including electrical wiring as required to complete the project.
2. Provides the required installation of pipe hangers as directed by the foreman.
3. Supports construction by welding and slip-hosing copper pipes, and assists the foreman as needed on the job.
4. Supports by handling cooler box coils and installing new supermarket refrigeration systems or remodeling existing systems.
5. 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, with hands-on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical, and/or fixtures construction.

- Experience in copper brazing and market remodeling.

- Good driving record.

- Knowledge of electrical systems and wiring installations.

- Knowledge of carpentry, refrigeration systems, piping of refrigeration equipment, plumbing, and pipe fittings.

- Ability to read blueprints related to refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.

- Ability to hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers.

- Proficiency with hand and power tools and strong mechanical skills.

- Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe practices.

- Ability to work independently.

- Familiarity with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

- Proficiency with business tools like email, Word, Excel, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment are typical for this role, including working in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service, or construction sites, often at heights, with exposure to extreme cold, heat, humidity, dust, and noise. Employees must use PPE and adhere to safety practices.

This role requires stamina for strenuous physical work, including walking, standing, hearing, driving, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Join Us

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CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including those of all ages, races, disabilities, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds, are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws.

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