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CoolSys

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

Foreman Installation Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

Full-TimeDeadline 7/30/27
$54 - $64/hr
Senior
Bachelor's
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma, GED, or completion of a trade program or technical school is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in commercial building construction or another related industry or trade is required.
  • Knowledge of construction principles and practices, including efficient use of labor hours, is required.
  • Ability to organize tasks and use good judgment in making work assignments is required.
  • Ability to give clear instructions and guidance as needed is required.
  • Ability to maintain project labor hours within acceptable limits and request change orders as needed is required.
  • Ability to ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety policies is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
  • Punctuality and dependability are required.
  • Ability to manage time, delegate assignments, and follow through to ensure good results is required.
  • Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws is required.
  • Ability to use computer tools, including email, Word, and project-planning software such as Projectmates, is required.
  • The role requires working at heights from ladders and/or scissor lifts, sometimes in elevated-noise mechanical rooms, near refrigeration/HVAC equipment, and outdoors in inclement weather, heat, humidity, and dust, while using appropriate personal protective equipment and safe work practices.
  • The role requires strenuous physical labor and stamina, including prolonged walking and standing; hearing, driving, sitting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers; and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
  • The role requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Pre-employment criminal background screening and drug testing are required; motor vehicle record screening applies to driving positions.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical lead and crew chief on assigned refrigeration projects.
  • Serve as the lead technical resource on assigned projects.
  • Report on job status and performance.
  • Control job costs.
  • Develop and maintain productive relationships with peers, customers, general contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure employees use personal protective equipment and practice safe behavior, including vehicle safety.
  • Ensure compliance with installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, time, and attendance.
  • Oversee third-party resources when applicable.
  • Direct and oversee the work of apprentices and journeymen assigned to specific projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • A college degree is a plus.

About the company

CoolSys provides refrigeration and HVAC services to retail, commercial, and industrial clients. It designs, installs, and remodels systems, converts refrigerants, performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and optimizes energy use and overall system performance. Their products are not a physical device but a service offering: engineers create system designs, technicians install and service equipment, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance help keep temperatures stable and energy use efficient. What sets CoolSys apart is its broad, industry-focused experience across grocery, food service, telecommunication, manufacturing, education, entertainment, and pharma sectors, plus a persistent emphasis on reliability, integrity, and meeting client commitments while addressing environmental sustainability. The company aims to improve clients’ operations, experiences, and work environments through high-quality, dependable service and energy-efficient, properly maintained systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$150M

Headquarters

Brea, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Energy Squared joined on August 17, 2026, strengthening MEPR design capabilities.
  • Ares-backed credit support in September 2025 extended liquidity and refinanced prior lenders.
  • CoolSys keeps buying specialists, including 1GNITE, Lima, and Georgia Air Solutions.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 amendments added PIK debt through 2027, signaling financing strain.
  • Randolph v. CoolSys and the 2026 wage-hour settlement expose recurring labor liabilities.
  • Ares ownership and relentless add-ons create integration drag; one failed merger hurts service quality.

What makes CoolSys unique

  • CoolSys unified Source Refrigeration under one brand in July 2026.
  • Its 2026 portfolio spans refrigeration, HVAC, energy, engineering, and equipment removal.
  • Recurring maintenance contracts drove 54% of revenue and 96% customer retention in 2025.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Training Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

26%
FreightWaves
Sep 4th, 2025
CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry

CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry.

Abl Advisor
Sep 3rd, 2025
Wingspire Capital Provides $39.5MM Senior Credit Facility to CoolSys - News | ABL Advisor

Wingspire Capital has provided a $39.5 million senior secured credit commitment to CoolSys, a leader in mission-critical HVAC, refrigeration, and energy and carbon reduction solutions for thousands of businesses across the United States.The commitment is part of a broader $150 million credit facility for CoolSys with a syndicate led by Mizuho  that...

Business Wire
Oct 1st, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Mechanical Engineering & Construction Corporation

CoolSys™, the market-leading provider of sustainable refrigeration, HVAC, energy and engineering solutions, has acquired Mechanical Engineering &

The Daily Record
Sep 30th, 2024
CoolSys acquires Catonsville mechanical engineering firm

In acquiring MEC2, CoolSys will strengthen its commercial and industrial capabilities while deepening its market presence in the mid-Atlantic region.

Business Wire
Jun 18th, 2024
CoolSys Acquires Universal Refrigeration

CoolSys acquires Universal Refrigeration.