Apprentice Tech 1 - Installation

CoolSys hiring for Apprentice Tech 1 - Installation jobs in Atlanta, GA, US

With over 150 years of experience, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our full spectrum of best-in-class services includes HVAC & refrigeration installations, remodels, service & maintenance; and energy solutions, including controls and lighting. CoolSys serves customers in the retail, commercial, food service, educational, healthcare, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Southern California, CoolSys has more than 2,000 highly trained, field-based service and installation experts, serving more than 45,000 customer locations across North America daily.

WHAT WE OFFER
We are a large company serving many unique customers – because of this, we provide job stability and long-term opportunity for career growth. We invest in our technicians by offering: 

• Ongoing Education & Training
• Exposure to a Large Variety of Projects
• Industry-leading Benefit Packages
• Advanced support and tools designed to improve your workflow

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

• JOB SUMMARY
  The Apprentice (Refrigeration or HVAC) provides support to an installation team by completing tasks in a safe, prompt, accurate, and professional manner and following customer specifications, applicable building code and proper piping practices.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install equipment, in accordance with project requirements and under direction of a senior technician:
  • Apprentice – HVAC: air handler drains, piping for split systems, overhead duct hangers and duct work, etc.
  • Apprentice – Refrigeration: display case drains, walk in box drains, overhead hangers, and piping, etc.
  • Perform all assigned work in a safe and responsible manner. 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 jobsites/work areas. Properly store, disassemble, or remove all spare and waste materials created on assigned jobsites.
  • 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: Victaulic (grooved), threaded piping, PVC, copper (brazing or pro-press), pex, copper line sets

  
  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • **Must be willing to travel in GA and surrounding states**  (could be as far as to NC and FL)

  • MUST have own reliable transportation.

  • Education or experience equivalent to a High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school.

  • 6 months to a 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 jobsite safety, ability to perform work in accordance with 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 technician.
  • Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
  • Good driving record and willing to travel.

Today, there are 25 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) and drug testing (including for marijuana) 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.