Piping Foreman

CoolSys; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus up to $3,000

Ongoing Education & Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a skilled HVAC Construction Technician in Catonsville, Maryland. The role involves providing support on HVAC construction projects, ensuring timely completion by interpreting blueprints and coordinating job schedules.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of commercial HVAC experience and a Journeyman's license. Competitive compensation and benefits, including a sign-on bonus and ongoing training, are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years of hands-on field experience in HVAC construction.
• License as a Journeyman is required for state compliance.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support HVAC construction jobs by reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Assist the Construction foreman as needed.
• Coordinate job schedules and material costs.
• Ensure safety compliance and oversee work activities.

Skills

3+ years experience in commercial HVAC construction

Ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of refrigeration systems

Mechanical skills

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

License as a Journeyman

Tools

HVAC tools and products

Business tools (Email, Word, Excel)

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:
• 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

• Provides support on HVAC construction jobs by reading and interpreting blueprints as needed by the foreman to ensure timely and quality completion.
• Provides the required laying out of roof penetrations and ducting; and laying out of the sheet metal fittings as directed by the foreman.
• Provides assistance to the Construction foreman as needed on the job.
• Provides support by coordinating and following job schedules; i.e., labor hours and material costs.
• 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.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• License as a Journeyman to meet state requirements.

Work Experience / Skills

• 3+ year’s experience in the construction industry, and hands‑on field experience in commercial HVAC construction and major market remodeling.
• Knowledge of UMC/SMACNA requirements.
• Knowledge of commercial HVAC construction products and tools.
• Knowledge of refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of blueprints, detailing HVAC duct fittings.
• Good driving record.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to grease duct weld, and complete minor electrical installation.
• Ability to complete sheet metal layouts and fabrications, good mechanical skills.
• 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 environments with a 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.

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, 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.