HVAC/Refrigeration Foreman - CoolSys

With over 150 years of experience, and headquartered in Southern CA, 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.

This position is responsible for traveling, leading, training and mentor the EMS 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.

WHY JOIN US
We understand that hiring great people is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(K) match
• Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities available nationwide
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection
• No on-call, no weekends

• Promotes and fosters teamwork within EMS project crew, monitoring the project as it proceeds, directing and leading the crew toward optimal project productivity and workplace safety; and, appraising individual and group performance to establish a highly competent crew.
• Provides support on EMS job by programming controllers, installing conduit, running cable, and wiring up refrigeration equipment, HVAC, RTU’s and lighting.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget, communicating any schedule or budget changes with the Project Manager.
• Performs other related duties and projects assigned by account management, including parts and material ordering and procurement.
• Ability to think outside the box, make decisions to maintain project quality, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain daily/weekly communication with account managers, facility managers, superintendents, engineering staff.
• Communication and scheduling skills with store and facility managers.
• Must be able to travel to projects across the US, arrange their own travel accommodations, and submit accurate expense reports in a timely manner.

• Knowledge of high voltage electrical power systems115V, 208V, 460V, single and 3 phase systems.
• Knowledge of low voltage control circuits, network architecture, and ethernet
• Operational knowledge of EMS boards, modules, and sensors
• Ability to read and understand power and control circuit diagrams and
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial HVAC, exhaust and ventilation systems, construction and installation.
• Knowledge of supermarket refrigeration systems, control valves and circuits, variable frequency drives (VFD’s), refrigerant pressures and hazards.
• Understanding of refrigerated product integrity and risk or product loss liabilities.
• Skill in computer programs, such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to navigate laptop computer for accessing on site controllers.
• Ability to access search engines and websites for products, equipment, specifications and data sheets.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain productivity of the team.
• Maintain high level of safety consciousness of hazards to self, co-workers, and other trades within the jobsite and facility.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • High school diploma or GED, and trade or technical school classes with certification.
  • 5+ years’ experience in construction or related industry.

  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-100%

    SEEING: X

    Must be able to read reports and prints.

    HEARING: X

    Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers

    STANDING/WALKING/MOBILITY: X

    Mobility between job sites and highly elevated places

    Such as roofs and attics

    CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING: X

    LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: X

    FINGERING/GRASPING/FEELING: X

    Must be able to use hand and power tools

    MENTAL DIMENSIONS:

    Must have the ability to understand controllers and computer systems; conduct analytical problem solving

    PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:

    Medium Work: Exerting up to 25 to 50 pounds of force often

    Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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.