Refrigeration Apprentice Installation - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Paid vacation/holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus plan

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking an Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) to support installation teams in Arizona. The role emphasizes safe, accurate work following customer specs and building codes, with mentorship from senior technicians.

You will install piping and components for HVAC or refrigeration systems as part of a field team. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (trade school a plus) and 2+ years in related trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or completion from a trade program/technical school.
• 2+ years of experience in construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or related industry preferred.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools and read measurements.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system valves, regulators, and basic electrical codes.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment per project requirements and under supervision of a senior technician.
• Handle HVAC piping tasks and refrigeration line work as applicable.
• Perform work safely using tools, vehicles, machinery and PPE as directed.
• Escalate safety or quality concerns to on-site leads promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional job sites and support senior technicians.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Hand tools

Electrical basics

Team collaboration

Piping and drainage

Reading/writing communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade program/technical school completion

Tools

Scissor lift

Forklift

Electrical meters

Piping tools

Job description

Benefits

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: Competitive pay from $20 - 30/hr.
• 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).
• 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?

Benefits

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: Competitive pay from $20 - 30/hr.
• 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).
• 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

The Apprentice (HVAC or Refrigeration) provides support to an installation team by completing tasks in a safe, prompt, accurate, and professional manner and following customer specifications, applicable building codes, and proper piping practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Install equipment, by project requirements and under the direction of a senior technician:
• HVAC: air handler drains, piping for split systems, overhead duct hangers and ductwork, etc.
• Refrigeration: display case drains, walk-in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping, etc.
• Perform all assigned work safely and responsibly. Use power and hand tools, powered vehicles, machinery, and PPE as directed and required by Source, customer, and contract policy.
• Escalate problems and concerns (safety, quality of work, etc.) to on-site senior technicians or project managers promptly.
• Always maintain clean and professional job sites/work areas. Properly store, disassemble, or remove all spare and waste materials created on assigned job sites.
• Provide assistance and support to senior technician/s on a job.
• Carry out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Installation of all types of piping including PVC, copper (brazing), copper line sets

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school, required.

Work Experience / Skills

• 2+ years of experience in construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry/trade, preferred.
• Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to perform work in accordance with safe work practices and rules.
• Ability to use basic hand, power and layout tools including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, measurement tools, etc.
• Knowledge of refrigeration system valves and regulators.
• Knowledge of electricity basics, voltage and color codes, electrical safety.
• Ability to be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a variety of working conditions, including scaling ladders to various heights, outdoors in hot/cold temperatures, in noisy environments, etc.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including fractional addition/subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate timely, clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work constructively in a team environment and follow instructions from senior technician.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• 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

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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 arerequiredfor all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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