Refrigerant Foreman

CoolSys; Catonsville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CoolSys is looking for a highly skilled Lead Technician in Catonsville, MD. This role involves leading projects while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of commercial construction experience, strong organizational skills, and a track record of dependability.

Join us to work with top-tier clients and enjoy comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation including a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in commercial building construction or a related field.
• Required to have all necessary safety certifications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Lead Technical resource on assigned projects.
• Reports on job status and performance.
• Controls project costs.
• Ensures compliance with installation policies.

Skills

Commercial building construction experience

Knowledge of construction principles

Organizational skills

Judgment in work assignments

Ability to give clear instructions

Time management

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree

All required safety certifications

Tools

Project Planning Software (Projectmates)

Job description

Overview

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:
• 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as Lead Technical resource on assigned projects.
• Reports on job status and performance.
• Controls job costs.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with peers, customers, GCs and subcontractors.
• Ensures use of PPE and the application of safe behavior, including vehicle safety, by all employees.
• Ensures compliance of Installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time and attendance, etc.
• May oversee 3rd party resources.
• Directs and oversees the work of other Apprentices and Journeyman assigned to specific projects.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school.
• College degree, a plus.
• All required safety certifications.

Work Experience / Skills

• 6+ years of experience in commercial building construction or other related industry/trade.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including efficient use of labor hours.
• Ability to organize tasks.
• Ability to use good judgment in making work assignments.
• Ability to give clear instructions and guidance, as needed.
• Ability to maintain project labor hours within acceptable limits and request change orders as needed.
• Ability to ensure safe work practices and ensure compliance with Safety policies.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Track record of punctuality and dependability.
• Good driving record.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to manage time, delegate assignments and follow through to ensure good results.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use computer tools including E-Mail, Word, Project Planning Software (Projectmates), etc.

Work Environment

This job typically operates in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service and/or construction environment with 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.

Join Us

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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CoolSysis 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 characteristicsare 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.