Refrigeration Foreman - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Education & Training

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K match

Quarterly bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems is seeking a hands-on leader to drive project teams on commercial refrigeration installations. You will train and mentor crews, prioritize work, and coordinate across trades to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires hands-on work with copper brazing, wiring, and field installation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial building construction and a proven track record in supermarket refrigeration installs, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Lead technicians on projects and mentor crew on-site.
• Track project schedule and ensure on-time completion.
• Enforce PPE usage and safe work practices on site.
• Experience with supermarket refrigeration install is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project crew, prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities.
• Coordinate with tradespeople on the job site and monitor progress.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Oversee safety compliance and PPE usage on site.
• Direct and supervise apprentices and journeymen on various projects.

Skills

Lead team

Project scheduling

Safety compliance

Team mentorship

ERP software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade program or technical school

College degree a plus

Tools

ERP software

Office suite (Word, Excel)

Job description

Benefits

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

• Competitive Compensation: $30-$45/hour (DOE)
• 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.

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!

• Competitive Compensation: $30-$45/hour (DOE)
• 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.

Benefits

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!

• Competitive Compensation: $30-$45/hour (DOE)
• 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.

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.

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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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