HVAC/R Apprentice - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys • Full-time • Houston, Texas, United States • $28 / hour • 1m ago

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: $28.00 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:

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.

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 or experience equivalent to a High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school.
1+ years of experience in the construction, refrigeration, HVAC, or other related industry/trade preferred.
Ability to operate a scissor lift or forklift preferred.
Knowledge of job site safety, and ability to perform work by safe work practices and rules.
Ability to use basic power and hand tools including drills, fuel gas tools, electrical meters, measurement tools, etc.
Ability to be punctual and dependable.
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 technicians.
Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
Good driving record.

Join Us:

Today, there are 26 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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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 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.

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