Pipefitter Helper (HVAC) (OH) - Feldkamp Mechanical

ZipRecruiter; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Kelso Industries as an HVAC Technician in Cincinnati, OH, where you will be responsible for installing and maintaining sophisticated HVAC systems. This role offers the chance to grow in a supportive environment focused on innovation and safety, ensuring your contributions have a lasting impact.

Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of installation and maintenance aspects.
• Experience with HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Perform installations and modifications of pipes and related systems.
• Test piping for leaks and observe safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical system knowledge

Piping with cooling towers

Hydronic and refrigeration piping

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety at Kelso Industries

We're not just offering a job, we're inviting you to be part of a team built on PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, EXCELLENCE, and SAFETY.

• PARTNERSHIP means we work together with trust, loyalty, and an owner mindset, always striving for win-win outcomes.

• INNOVATION drives us to think differently and create real value in everything we do.

• EXCELLENCE pushes us to set high expectations and deliver exceptional results.

• SAFETY is our foundation—both physical and psychological safety matter every single day.

If you're looking for a place where you can grow your career, be valued for who you are, and contribute to something meaningful, we'd love to have you on our team.

The Kelso Industries company is comprised of 26 (and growing) market-leading operating companies with over 2,600 employees that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation's technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service.

Summary

Responsible for installation, modification and repair of pipes, pipe systems and related equipment. Perform installation, modification, maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment.
Performs under the general supervision of the Foreman, Plumber and is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Helps sequence on installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other workers.
• Learns to cut pipe using hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
• Threads pipe using threading machine.
• Bends pipe by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machine.
• Mounts pipe hangers and brackets on walls and ceiling to hold pipe.
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulked, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with bracket, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meter, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping.
• Tests piping systems for leaks by increasing pressure in pipes and observing gauges attached to pipes for indication of leaks.
• Welds pipe supports to structural steel members.
• Observes production machines in assigned area of manufacturing facility to detect machinery malfunctions.
• Loads, transports, and unloads material, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs minor maintenance of cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules and all company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical system
• Knowledge of codes
• Experience piping with cooling towers, chillers, boilers, large roof top equipment
• Experience with hydronic and refrigeration piping processes

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry)

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with good driving record at time of application and during employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS

• Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud.
• Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager.

The work environments 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on , color, , national , ancestry, , , and/or expression, , veteran status, , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business