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Commercial Refrigeration Installer

Supermarket Refrigeration | Rack Systems | Weekly Travel | Southeast Region

Position Overview

Join our growing team as a Commercial Refrigeration Installer and help deliver high-quality supermarket and commercial refrigeration installations for a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and its people.

DHR Mechanical Services is seeking experienced Commercial Refrigeration Installers to support new construction, remodel, and equipment replacement projects across the Southeast. This is a hands-on installation role involving weekly travel, steady year-round work, and long-term career growth opportunities.

If you have experience as a Refrigeration Installer, HVAC Installer, Supermarket Refrigeration Technician, Rack Refrigeration Installer, or Commercial HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, we’d like to hear from you.

About DHR Mechanical Services

Founded in 1997, DHR Mechanical Services is a leading provider of commercial refrigeration and HVAC solutions serving:

Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina

We specialize in:

• Supermarket refrigeration installations and remodels
• Rack refrigeration systems
• Walk-in coolers and freezers
• Refrigerated display cases
• EMS controls and system upgrades
• Cold storage, warehouse, and food retail environments

What You’ll Do

As a Commercial Refrigeration Installer, you will install refrigeration systems and equipment in supermarkets, cold storage facilities, warehouses, and commercial buildings.

You’ll work independently and alongside experienced crews to complete projects safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

Install Commercial Refrigeration Systems

• Install hangers, piping, insulation, and supports for refrigeration systems
• Install rack systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, and related components
• Set and trim refrigerated display cases and walk-in coolers/freezers
• Install condensate drain lines and associated piping systems

Read Blueprints & Drawings

• Read and interpret blueprints, refrigeration schematics, and electrical/EMS drawings
• Follow plans and specifications to ensure accurate installation

Brazing / Pipefitting / Mechanical Work

• Perform brazing, soldering, piping, and mechanical installation work
• Pressure test systems and assist with startup readiness

Safety & Quality

• Maintain a clean and safe jobsite
• Follow OSHA standards, EPA refrigerant regulations, and company safety policies
• Ensure quality workmanship and protect company tools/equipment

Travel & Schedule Flexibility

• Travel weekly for out-of-town projects throughout the Southeast
• Work nights or overtime when project schedules require

What You Bring

Required Experience

• 3+ years of commercial refrigeration installation experience
• Experience with:
• Rack refrigeration systems
• Walk-in coolers/freezers
• Display cases
• Refrigeration piping and brazing
• Commercial mechanical installations

Technical Skills

• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with refrigeration tools, gauges, and testing equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Certifications

• EPA 608 Certification (Universal or Type II) preferred or willingness to obtain
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel weekly
• Ability to lift materials and work in physical jobsite environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Travel Per Diem / Reimbursements (if applicable)
• Year-round steady work

Why Join DHR Mechanical Services?

• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Work on large supermarket and industrial refrigeration projects
• Opportunities to grow into Lead Installer / Foreman roles
• Strong company culture focused on safety and craftsmanship
• Trusted company with established regional and national clients

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Installer looking for great pay, travel opportunities, and long-term growth, apply today.

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business