Tropic Kool Mechanical, A Fidelity Company, is looking to grow our team in the Largo, FL area!
Tropic Kool Mechanical has built a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial mechanical services to our customers. We are looking for an experienced HVAC/Pipefitter Foreman to join our team and help lead our field operations throughout the Tampa Bay area.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced pipefitter, welder, HVAC mechanic, or mechanical foreman who takes pride in their craft and enjoys leading a team while staying hands-on in the field.
Think you can deliver the quality and craftsmanship our customers expect?
DO YOU...
- Take pride in your work and the quality of your craftsmanship?
- Have strong commercial HVAC, pipefitting, or mechanical construction experience?
- Enjoy leading a crew and helping others develop their skills?
- Take ownership of a job from start to finish?
- Strive for a safe, organized, and productive jobsite?
CAN YOU...
- Supervise and lead a crew of pipefitters, welders, apprentices, and other mechanical tradespeople?
- Coordinate and perform the installation of commercial HVAC piping and mechanical systems?
- Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and piping plans?
- Lay out piping and equipment installations accurately and efficiently?
- Perform and oversee pipefitting, welding, brazing, and related mechanical work as needed?
- Troubleshoot field issues and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving?
- Coordinate daily work activities with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and other trades?
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications and applicable codes?
- Monitor jobsite materials, tools, and equipment to help keep the project on schedule?
- Maintain accurate daily reports, time records, material usage, and project updates?
- Train, mentor, and develop apprentices and less-experienced team members?
- Maintain high standards for workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and overall jobsite organization?
Qualifications
- 5+ years of commercial HVAC, pipefitting, welding, or mechanical construction experience.
- Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Pipefitter, Lead Mechanic, or similar leadership role preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, mechanical piping, and installation practices.
- Experience with chilled water piping, HVAC equipment, pumps, valves, and related mechanical systems preferred.
- Strong pipefitting and/or welding skills.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, specifications, and project plans.
- Strong understanding of jobsite safety requirements and mechanical construction practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and make sound decisions in the field.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, customers, subcontractors, and other trades.
- OSHA training or other relevant safety certifications are a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced commercial construction environment and manage multiple priorities.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay and Benefits Package
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered, including free preventive care and affordable prescription options.
- Life and Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage, with options to enhance your benefits.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help secure your future, with immediate vesting.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy paid holidays and a PTO plan that grows with your years of service.
- Career Advancement & Professional Development: Opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills, and take on greater responsibility. Education assistance is also available.
- Extra Perks: Flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, and 24/7 confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Join the Tropic Kool Mechanical team and put your experience to work leading great people, building quality mechanical systems, and delivering work our customers can count on.
About Us:
Tropic-Kool Mechanical Services (Tropic-Kool), A Fidelity Company, is a leading design-build HVAC/Mechanical services provider. Serving Tampa Bay metro and surrounding areas, we are experts in the Healthcare, Education, and Commercial/Industrial sectors. Our engineers and factory-trained technicians are committed to providing the highest level of service to ensure clients receive reliable, efficient, and cost-effective HVAC solutions.
Within our 25,000 square-foot automated facility, Tropic-Kool operates our own fabrication and welding shop to facilitate custom, fast-track projects. In addition, we maintain an extensive HVAC parts inventory to support our world-class service group.