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CoolSys

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

Piping Foreman

Full-TimeDeadline 5/20/27
$28 - $42/hr
Mid
Catonsville, MD, USA
In Person
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
  • A journeyman license meeting state requirements.
  • At least 3 years of construction industry experience, including hands-on field experience in commercial HVAC construction and major-market remodeling.
  • Knowledge of UMC/SMACNA requirements, commercial HVAC construction products and tools, refrigeration equipment, blueprints, and HVAC duct-fitting details.
  • A good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to grease-duct weld, complete minor electrical installations, and complete sheet-metal layouts and fabrications.
  • Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
  • Ability to use typical business tools, including email, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to work at heights, perform strenuous physical labor, and lift or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally; the role involves field conditions including heat, cold, noise, dust, and inclement weather, and requires correct PPE and safe work practices.
Responsibilities
  • Support HVAC construction jobs by reading and interpreting blueprints as needed by the foreman to ensure timely, quality project completion.
  • Lay out roof penetrations, ducting, and sheet-metal fittings as directed by the foreman.
  • Assist the construction foreman on the job as needed.
  • Coordinate and follow job schedules, including labor hours and material costs.
  • Apply knowledge of electrical systems and wire installations.
  • Apply carpentry knowledge.
  • Apply knowledge of refrigeration systems and piping of refrigeration equipment.
  • Apply knowledge of plumbing and pipe fittings, and pipe refrigeration equipment.
  • Read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing work.
  • Hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers.
  • Use hand and power tools and apply mechanical skills.
  • Apply jobsite safety knowledge and oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety rules.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

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

26%

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.