Carpenter Journeyman

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 Carpenter Journeyman performs skilled journey-level carpentry that supports commercial refrigeration and HVAC/R construction projects. This role builds, installs, modifies, and repairs structural and finish components needed for successful equipment installation in new construction, remodel, and retrofit environments. The Journeyman works independently and with multiple trades to deliver safe, accurate, and professional results in accordance with project documents, building codes, company standards, and applicable union requirements.

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.
• Continued development: Expand your technical capabilities through ongoing training, challenging projects, and opportunities to learn from experienced professionals.
• 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

• Perform journey-level layout, framing, blocking, curb, platform, enclosure, equipment-support, and finish carpentry for commercial refrigeration and mechanical construction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, work orders, and field conditions to complete accurate installation and layout.
• Construct or modify structural features to accommodate refrigeration equipment, piping, ductwork, electrical conduit, and control systems.
• Install anchors, sleeves, access panels, equipment pads, protective housings, and other components required by mechanical plans and project specifications.
• Coordinate sequence and access with refrigeration technicians, electricians, pipefitters, case setters, project leadership, and other trades.
• Complete repair, retrofit, and remodeling work on structures that support refrigeration systems while minimizing disruption to customer operations.
• Inspect completed work, correct deficiencies, and maintain Climate Pros standards for safety, productivity, craftsmanship, and customer readiness.
• Protect company and customer property; maintain organized tools, equipment, materials, and clean jobsites.
• Communicate professionally with crew members, project leaders, customers, and other trade partners.
• Follow OSHA requirements, local building codes, environmental policies, project-specific safety plans, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What You Bring

• Journey-level commercial carpentry experience, with strong knowledge of construction methods, structural carpentry, layout, and finish practices.
• Ability to safely and accurately use hand tools, power tools, ladders, lifts, and measuring instruments appropriate to the trade.
• Ability to read construction documents, identify field conflicts, and coordinate work with mechanical and electrical trades.
• Commercial refrigeration, HVAC/R, grocery, retail, or other mechanical-construction experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated reliability, productivity, quality workmanship, situational awareness, and commitment to a safe jobsite.
• Ability to work independently, follow direction, adapt to changing site conditions, and contribute to a high-performing crew.

Education, License, and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Current trade credentials, safety training, and union standing as required by the assignment or applicable agreement.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required for travel between jobsites.

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.