ShoffnerKalthoff, MES is looking for a HVAC Refrigeration Installer to join the team in the Knoxville, TN area. This is a permanent, full-time position. We are looking for someone who has knowledge and experience with Refrigeration, specifically in a commercial setting.

Military Veterans encouraged to apply!

Your pay: Starting pay is dependent upon experience. Continued growth depends on you. Annual pay reviews.

Your Benefits:

• Two Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Plans (non-tobacco) at no cost to you!

• Company paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability.

• Other benefits include Vision, Dental, and optional insurance coverage.

• Boot and Clothing allowance after 6 months.

• 7 paid holidays every year.

• Paid time off (PTO) – start accruing hours on Day 1.

• 401(k) Plan with company match!

• Company-paid life insurance & so much more!

  Your main Tasks:

• Safety is our #1 priority. You must wear properly fitting PPE at all times.

• Install refrigeration systems in commercial settings.

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.

• Ensure installations are completed on time and meet industry standards.

• Connect electrical wiring and control panels.

• Set up and connect compressors, condensers, evaporators, and other components.

• Install and connect refrigerant lines consisting of different types of pipe and fittings

• Perform start ups to verify the system’s functionality.

  Experience or Certification needed:

• 4 years of Refrigeration Installation experience preferred.

• EPA Universal or other HVAC related certification preferred.

  You need to be able to:

• Keep it a Drug-free Workplace.

• Be punctual and reliable.

• Work in extremes of heat, cold and bad weather, indoors and outdoors.

• Stand and walk throughout the workday, and lift/carry up to 60 lbs.

• Work efficiently in confined spaces.

• Willing to be cross trained in different trades.

• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions that directly impact the project.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Work reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending.

  SKMES is the region's leader in HVACR, and Plumbing services. We have a well-established reputation for quality work by quality people. One of the top 3 largest mechanical contractors in the nation and the value leader in the market.

  SKMES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.