Pipefitter Journeyman Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $35-$45/hr

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000

401(k) match

Paid vacation/holidays

Ongoing education & training

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys is hiring a refrigeration/install technician in Houston, TX. The role focuses on installing refrigeration systems per customer specs and building codes, including electrical wiring and piping work.

You will support with copper piping, welding, and installation of supermarket refrigeration equipment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in construction with hands-on refrigeration, electrical, or fixtures experience, EPA Type II certification, blueprints reading ability, and a strong safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in construction; hands-on in commercial refrigeration, electrical and/or fixtures construction.
• EPA Certification (Type II) required.
• Experience in copper brazing and market remodeling.
• Ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Install refrigeration systems per customer specs and codes.
• Piping cooler boxes and refrigeration cases, including electrical wiring as needed.
• Install pipe hangers under foreman guidance.
• Weld and slip-hose copper pipes; assist foreman.
• Install/upgrade supermarket refrigeration systems.

Skills

Construction experience

Electrical wiring

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Copper brazing

Hand & power tools

Reading electrical schematics

Job description

Benefits

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

• Competitive Compensation: $35.00-$45.00 per hour 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.

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: $35.00-$45.00 per hour 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.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the installation of refrigeration systems following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.

• Provide 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.
• Provide construction support by welding and slip-hosing copper pipes, and assist the foreman as needed on the job.
• Provide support by handing cooler box coils and installing new supermarket refrigeration systems or remodeling existing supermarket refrigeration systems.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes
• 5+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred and hands‑on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical and/or fixtures construction
• EPA Certification (Type II)
• 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 job site safety, ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices, and safety rule compliance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

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