Full-Time

Refrigeration Installation Foreman

Commercial & Industrial

Deadline 8/4/27
CoolSys

CoolSys

1,001-5,000 employees

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

Compensation Overview

$45 - $65/hr

Boise, ID, USA

Remote

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (2)
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Required Skills
HVAC
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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 a 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 when making work assignments is required.
  • Ability to give clear instructions and guidance 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 understand and follow company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws is required.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
  • A track record of punctuality and dependability is required.
  • Ability to use computer tools, including email, Microsoft Word, and project planning software such as Projectmates, is required.
  • Ability to manage time, delegate assignments, and follow through to achieve results is required.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical lead and crew chief on assigned 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 that all employees use personal protective equipment and follow safe behavior, including vehicle safety.
  • Ensure compliance with installation policies and procedures, including project tracking, safety, and time and attendance.
  • Oversee third-party resources when needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A college degree is a plus.

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

  • Ares acquired CoolSys in 2025, signaling deeper capital support and exit optionality.
  • Rich Wyckoff became CEO in 2025, stabilizing leadership after Rick Frier's interim run.
  • June 2026 acquisitions in Connecticut and Virginia extend geography and deepen Northeast density.

What critics are saying

  • Melinda James wage claims in California expose CoolSys to settlement costs and copycat suits.
  • The 2025 $150 million facility keeps lenders inside a heavily leveraged roll-up.
  • Rapid acquisitions from Eastern Refrigeration to Richmond Refrigeration risk integration failures and service outages.

What makes CoolSys unique

  • CoolSys serves 45,000 locations with 3,200 employees nationwide.
  • It covers design, installation, maintenance, energy optimization, and end-of-life recommercing.
  • Ares-backed consolidation gives CoolSys unusual national density across refrigeration and HVAC.

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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

25%

2 year growth

25%
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Sep 4th, 2025
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