Piping Mechanics

CoolSys; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Sign on Bonus

Ongoing Education & Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Quarterly bonus plan

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking experienced professionals to join their team in Catonsville, Maryland. The role involves supporting HVAC construction projects, requiring a strong background in commercial HVAC as well as hands-on experience in the construction industry.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, a Journeyman license, and have a minimum of 3 years in commercial HVAC construction. Benefits include competitive compensation, ongoing education, and comprehensive healthcare.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in the construction industry with hands-on field experience.
• Knowledge of UMC/SMACNA requirements.
• Ability to complete sheet metal layouts and fabrications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on HVAC construction jobs.
• Coordinate job schedules, labor hours, and material costs.
• Understand job-site safety and ensure compliance.

Skills

Commercial HVAC experience

Knowledge of refrigeration equipment

Blueprint reading

Mechanical skills

Electrical installation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman license

Tools

Typical business tools (email, Word, Excel)

Hand and 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. Our valuable employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success.

Benefits include:

• 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, Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, 401(K) match
• Year‑Round, Diverse Work Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects across industries
• 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

• Provide support on HVAC construction jobs by reading and interpreting blueprints for the foreman to ensure timely and quality completion.
• Lay out roof penetrations and ducting, and sheet metal fittings as directed by the foreman.
• Assist the Construction foreman as needed on the job.
• Coordinate and follow job schedules, labor hours, and material costs.
• Apply knowledge of electrical systems to wire installations.
• Apply carpentry skills.
• Operate plumbing and pipe fitting tasks for refrigeration equipment.
• Read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.
• Hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers.
• Use hand and power tools; demonstrate good mechanical skills.
• Understand job‑site safety; oversee work to ensure safe practices and compliance with safety rules.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

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

Work Experience / Skills

• 3+ years in the construction industry with 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.
• Skill 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, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including e‑mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service, construction environments, and at heights from ladders or scissor lifts. Repeated exposure to refrigeration/HVAC equipment and extreme cold or high heat from brazing occurs. Outdoor conditions include inclement weather, heat, humidity, dust. PPE and safe work practices are required.

This position is active and physically demanding, requiring walking, standing, driving, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, use of hands, and lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception.

Legal Notice

CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals—including all ages, colors, disabilities, 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, state, or local law.