Job Description

At Climate Pros, skilled tradespeople install and support the commercial refrigeration systems that grocery stores and other essential businesses depend on every day. We are preparing for anticipated growth across Florida in 2027 and want to connect with experienced commercial refrigeration professionals who value safety, quality workmanship, continued training, and working with people who understand the trade. Future roles are expected to require statewide travel approximately four days per week and will offer a highly competitive benefits package.

Position Summary

The Refrigeration Apprentice supports experienced Journeyman Technicians and field leaders in the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R systems. This entry-level apprenticeship combines supervised field experience with required classroom and safety instruction. Responsibilities and technical complexity increase as the Apprentice demonstrates safe work habits, reliability, trade knowledge, and achievement of program milestones in new construction, renovation, and service environments.

Why Build Your Career with Climate Pros

• Meaningful work: Help install and support refrigeration systems that keep food safe and essential businesses operating.
• Trade-focused leadership: Work with people who understand commercial refrigeration, field conditions, and what it takes to deliver quality work.
• Safety and craftsmanship: Join a culture that expects safe execution, professional conduct, and work completed right the first time.
• Structured development: Build skills through supervised field experience, classroom instruction, safety training, and progressive apprenticeship milestones.
• Growth and stability: Become part of a growing commercial refrigeration organization preparing to expand its Florida capabilities.
• Competitive rewards: Future roles are expected to include a highly competitive benefits package, with compensation aligned to experience, qualifications, and applicable agreements.

What You Will Do

• Assist with installation of commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R systems using blueprints, drawings, manufacturer information, and job specifications.
• Learn to install and connect piping, tubing, line sets, pumps, valves, drains, ventilation, air-distribution equipment, and related system components.
• Prepare materials, tools, and work areas; support layout, measurement, cutting, fitting, brazing preparation, fastening, insulation, and equipment setting as directed.
• Assist with approved pressure testing and leak testing of piping and tubing joints under qualified supervision.
• Learn basic electrical concepts and assist with approved testing, wiring support, and troubleshooting of system components within the apprentice’s level of training and authorization.
• Help connect refrigeration systems to related ductwork, electrical sources, controls, and equipment under Journeyman direction.
• Observe and assist with inspection, startup support, preventive maintenance, and basic service of refrigeration and energy-management systems.
• Maintain tools, materials, PPE, vehicles, and work areas in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
• Communicate respectfully with coworkers, customers, and trade partners and maintain a professional presence at every jobsite.
• Follow company policies, environmental requirements, union standards, apprenticeship rules, and all safety procedures.

Training and Progression

• Perform work under the supervision and direction of experienced Journeymen and field leadership.
• Participate in required classroom instruction, safety training, hands-on development, evaluations, and skill assessments.
• Advance to more complex assignments as required competencies and apprenticeship milestones are achieved.
• Wages, hours, progression, and advancement are governed by the applicable apprenticeship standards and collective bargaining agreement.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in building a career in commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, accept coaching, and consistently apply safety rules and established procedures.
• Willingness to learn blueprint reading, piping practices, basic electrical concepts, refrigeration fundamentals, tools, and jobsite documentation.
• Reliability, punctuality, strong work ethic, and willingness to contribute as part of a traveling construction team.
• Professional communication and conduct with coworkers, customers, and other trades.
• Ability to meet enrollment, eligibility, testing, licensing, and standing requirements established by the applicable apprenticeship program or collective bargaining agreement.

Education, License, and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required for travel between jobsites.
• Required safety credentials and industry certifications must be obtained and maintained according to program and assignment requirements.

Travel and Schedule Expectations

• Statewide travel is expected approximately four days per week based on project assignments and business needs.
• Schedules may include early starts, nights, weekends, overtime, or off-hour work based on project requirements and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Candidates must be able to reliably report to assigned jobsites and meet travel requirements for the role.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, push, pull, and perform manual tasks throughout the workday.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work indoors and outdoors in active construction and retail environments with varying temperatures, noise, dust, equipment, and jobsite hazards.
• Use required personal protective equipment and follow all company, customer, OSHA, environmental, and site-specific safety requirements.

Future Opportunity Notice

Climate Pros is building a pipeline of qualified candidates for anticipated Florida opportunities in 2027. Applying does not guarantee employment or indicate that a specific position is currently available. Qualified candidates may be contacted as workforce plans and approved openings are finalized.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may change based on operational needs, business requirements, or applicable collective bargaining agreements. Climate Pros provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and is committed to pay transparency and equity. Compensation and final offers will reflect job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, applicable agreements, and the individual’s potential contribution.

Compensation Range

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