HVAC Journeyman - Sheet Metal, Equipment Setting & Copper Piping
6 days ago
Mobile
Job Description Commercial HVAC Journeyman - Sheet Metal, Equipment Setting & Copper Piping We are seeking an experienced Commercial HVAC Journeyman to support active projects in Mobile, Alabama. This is a hands-on installation role for someone who can work across three connected scopes: commercial sheet-metal and ductwork installation, mechanical equipment setting, and copper piping. The best-fit candidate is a well-rounded commercial HVAC craft professional who can work independently from drawings, solve field installation issues, coordinate with other trades, and help guide apprentices. This is an opportunity to join a growing, founder-led technology contractor that promotes from within and offers future paths into foreman, superintendent, and project or operations leadership. Location: Mobile, Alabama Schedule: Field construction schedule; overtime may be available based on project needs Work Setting: Onsite at commercial and institutional project locations Role Type: 6 month contract to hire with ability to convert to perm sooner for strong fit! Pay Rate: $24-$35 per hour, depending on experience and client approval, with opportunities for continued increases based on demonstrated performance and skill growth Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision coverage available to full time CRG contract employees after 30 days., • Weekly pay and direct deposit., • Paid Holidays (11 in total, including Mardi Gras), • $300 vehicle allowance, • $0.76 per mile IRS rate reimbursement, • Referral bonus opportunities for candidates and companies, • CRG recruiting and account-management support throughout the assignment., • 401(k) eligibility after 12 months as a CRG employee., • Monthly pay rate increases based on KPI's provided by manager, • Opportunity to grow with a founder-led company that supports advancement from Journeyman to Foreman, Superintendent, and project or operations leadership., • Access to training and development involving HVAC, building controls, automation, operational technology, and integrated building systems. Responsibilities • Install commercial HVAC and mechanical equipment, including rooftop units, air handlers, split systems, fan-coil units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, terminal units, louvers, dampers, and related accessories., • Receive, stage, rig, position, level, anchor, and set mechanical equipment using approved lifting and installation methods., • Verify equipment locations, dimensions, clearances, curbs, pads, supports, connections, and service access before installation., • Lay out, assemble, hang, connect, modify, reinforce, and seal commercial sheet-metal duct systems., • Install rectangular, round, spiral, lined, and double-wall ductwork using appropriate connection, support, reinforcement, and sealing methods., • Take accurate field measurements and communicate or fabricate required transitions, offsets, elbows, plenums, and fittings., • Install hangers, threaded rod, strut, trapeze supports, curbs, flashings, penetrations, flexible connections, dampers, diffusers, grilles, and registers., • Measure, cut, fit, route, support, and connect copper piping used in commercial HVAC applications., • Perform brazing and soldering using proper preparation, purging, joining, testing, and hot-work safety practices., • Support equipment change-outs, renovations, retrofits, tie-ins, startup, testing, commissioning, punch-list work, and project closeout., • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, equipment schedules, submittals, and coordinated shop drawings., • Identify field conflicts involving structure, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, and other trades and communicate issues before they delay the work., • Track materials, fittings, tools, and equipment and communicate shortages or changing field needs promptly., • Complete daily safety planning, maintain an organized work area, and follow company, OSHA, customer, and jobsite requirements., • Teach apprentices and less-experienced employees proper installation methods, tool use, safety practices, craftsmanship, and jobsite expectations., • Represent the company through dependable attendance, professional communication, quality work, and respect for customers and other trades. Qualifications • Approximately 4+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC installation experience preferred., • Journeyman-level ability to complete commercial HVAC installation work with limited supervision., • Hands-on experience in all 3 primary areas of the position: sheet-metal ductwork, mechanical equipment setting, and copper piping., • Experience installing or replacing commercial HVAC equipment such as rooftop units, air handlers, split systems, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, and terminal units., • Ability to lay out, hang, connect, modify, reinforce, and seal commercial duct systems., • Experience measuring, cutting, fitting, supporting, brazing, or soldering copper piping for HVAC applications., • Ability to read mechanical plans, shop drawings, specifications, submittals, and equipment schedules., • Working knowledge of proper duct supports, pipe supports, equipment clearances, access requirements, and installation practices., • Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, rigging equipment, sheet-metal tools, power tools, and piping tools., • Strong field problem-solving and trade-coordination skills., • Willingness to mentor apprentices and developing craft employees., • Valid driver's license., • Ability to lift and handle up to 75 pounds and work on rooftops, from ladders or lifts, in mechanical rooms, and throughout active construction sites. Preferred Qualifications • OSHA 10 Construction certification., • EPA Section 608 certification., • Aerial-lift or scissor-lift training., • Experience brazing refrigerant piping with nitrogen purge and completing pressure or leak testing., • Working knowledge of SMACNA duct-installation standards., • Experience with commercial renovations, equipment replacements, occupied facilities, or retrofit projects., • Experience in healthcare, education, government, municipal, industrial, data-center, or mixed-use environments., • Procore or comparable digital field-documentation experience., • Previous experience leading small crews or mentoring apprentices.