Refrigeration Foreman - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles

Employee discounts on hotels

Employee discounts on theme parks

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is a leading HVAC and refrigeration services provider offering stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits. We provide medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) match; additional perks include a quarterly bonus plan and tuition reimbursement.

This role leads the project crew on supermarket refrigeration installations and copper brazing, working across diverse environments. You will manage 5–7 technicians, ensure safety and schedule adherence, report on progress, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial building construction or related trade.
• Minimum 5 years supermarket refrigeration install experience.
• Hands-on refrigeration install experience including copper brazing.
• High school diploma, GED, or trade program completion; college degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and mentor the project crew on site.
• Oversee 5–7 technicians and report job status and performance.
• Control project costs and ensure safety and compliance.
• Develop relationships with peers, customers, GCs, and subcontractors.
• Direct and oversee work of apprentices and journeymen on projects.

Skills

5+ years experience

refrigeration install

copper brazing

team leadership

safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

GED

Trade program

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Word

Dispatch software

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: from $49-58/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) 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

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to lead, train and mentor the project crew, prioritize and delegate responsibilities, communicate with the trades people on the job site, and track project schedule to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately and on-time. This person will be also be hands on with their team, doing copper brazing, supermarket refrigeration installs and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as Lead Technical resource on assigned projects.
• Will lead anywhere from 5-7 people at one time.
• 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.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial building construction or other related industry/trade
• MUST have a minimum of 5 years of supermarket refrigeration install experience.
• MUST have hands on supermarket refrigeration install experience, copper brazing and working on underground and above ground wiring.
• High school diploma, GED, or completion of trade program or technical school. College degree is a plus.
• Valid drivers’ license and good driving record.
• 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 understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Track record of punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, Work Order/Dispatch Software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, etc.
• Ability to manage time, delegate assignments and follow through to ensure good results.

Join Us

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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 andMVR for driving positions) anddrug testing arerequiredfor all positions.Coolsyswill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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