Mechanical HVAC Journeyman
About Us
CT Mechanical, a division of Comfort Temp Company, has delivered plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical contracting since 2014. Our focus is commercial construction, and we also service residential and commercial properties. We're a family-rooted company with offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa.
Job Summary
We're hiring a Mechanical HVAC Journeyman who can run both sides of an HVAC install: the piping and the ductwork. You'll set and connect equipment, run copper and steel pipe, hang and install square and spiral duct, and see systems through to startup on medium and large commercial projects.
You'll work closely with Foremen, Superintendents, and Project Managers to keep jobs safe and on schedule, and you'll help train the apprentices coming up behind you. This role fits someone who's spent real time in both trades, or who's strong in one and has solid working experience in the other.
What You'll Do
Piping
• Select pipe type, size, and materials based on job specs, system operation, and building plans.
• Plan installation sequence to avoid obstructions and cut down on wasted pipe.
• Thread and bend pipe by hand or with a bending machine.
• Join piping by threading, soldering, brazing, fusing, or cementing as the system calls for.
• Secure pipe with clamps, brackets, and hangers.
• Pressure test piping systems and read gauges to find and fix leaks.
Sheet Metal and Duct
• Run square and spiral duct from layouts, keeping alignment and fit tight.
• Set hangers and strapping for duct, and set curbs to spec.
• Install VAV boxes and handle light fabrication on site.
• Measure, mark, and cut sheet metal with power and hand tools.
• Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
• Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair ductwork, control boxes, and furnace casings.
Across the Job
• Read blueprints, specs, and schematics to lay out pipe and duct runs.
• Coordinate with Foremen, Superintendents, and PMs to hit daily and weekly targets.
• Inspect your own work for quality and conformity to specs.
• Mentor and supervise apprentices and less experienced mechanics.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Follow every jobsite safety rule, including heat safety through Florida summers.
What You'll Bring
Required
• 4+ years of commercial HVAC experience covering both mechanical piping and sheet metal/duct installation.
• Hands-on experience with copper and steel pipefitting in commercial settings.
• Hands-on experience running square and spiral duct and setting hangers and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent mix of training and experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to job sites.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work full shifts in Florida heat and humidity.
• Ability to gain access to state and federal facilities.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
Preferred
• 5+ years of combined pipe and duct experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Experience on large-scale commercial or industrial mechanical projects.
• A completed apprenticeship or formal training program.
How You Work
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working on your own or as part of a large crew.
• Clear communicator with Foremen, Superintendents, and your crew.
• Willing to work overtime for weekends, shutdowns, and busy stretches.
Our Culture
Excellence, integrity, and customer service drive everything we do. Our core values guide every job: "Do what you say, Do what it takes, Do it with purpose, Do the right thing." We hold ourselves to a high standard, back each other up in the field, and give people room to grow. Mechanics who show up and do quality work have a path forward here.