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HVAC Rack Refrigeration Journeyman (union 486)

Job Description

What you will do:

We have multiple opportunities for HVAC Refrigeration Journeymen with specific experience with supermarket rack systems or display cases, who have worked as part of a construction team in light commercial and/or heavy commercial markets to join our team to work with the most advanced heavy commercial and industrial cutting-edge equipment.

We provide factory certification through our Service Technical Academy (STA) with milestone recognition and monetary rewards and advancement, increased incentive opportunity for executed pull-through work, top of the line technology, equipment and uniforms and a #1 focus on employee safety. We will equip you with tools and a vehicle to perform your job at the highest standard.

Journeyman must be skilled craftsmen in their trade, and we prefer a minimum of five (5) years actual, practical working experience in commercial and industrial HVAC systems, specializing in mechanical troubleshooting and rack refrigeration, Walk-in Coolers & Freezer.   You may be required to pass a satisfactory examination as to your special skill.

  • Repair equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices in a safe, efficient, and timely manner that exceeds customers’ expectations. 
  • Be proactive in refrigerant leak checking and repairs.
  • Perform refrigeration/HVAC preventive maintenance checks in a timely manner as assigned.  
  • Monitor and log refrigerant usage within assigned stores.
  • Participate in company’s “on call” after hours emergency call program. 
  • Assist with trouble shooting problems. 
  • Complete equipment inventories as assigned. 
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

What we look for:

Required

  • Requires Mechanical Journeyman status from the Local 486 hall or must be willing to join the union.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in commercial and industrial HVAC systems, specializing in mechanical troubleshooting and rack refrigeration, Walk-in Coolers & Freezer.
  • Valid driver's license, appropriate licenses to work with refrigerants, boiler and steam operational & service knowledge.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with supermarket rack systems, display cases, self-contained cases, ice machines and walk-ins highly . 
  • Journeyman qualified in refrigeration and HVAC systems, or equivalent work experience. 
  • EPA certified for refrigerant handling class I & II, or universal. 

Pay Range: $47.78 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement.

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HVAC Rack Refrigeration Journeyman (union 486)

Linthicum Heights, MD
Full time

Published on 09/14/2025

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