HVAC/R Service Technician

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with competitive compensation, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Report to work in a timely manner as scheduled by supervisor.
• Repair and overhaul equipment such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices, and other similar machinery.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
• Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
• Provide general repair work on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors, and electric motors.
• Provide preventative maintenance activities; diagnose equipment malfunctions and operating efficiency of mechanical equipment.
• Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including startups of new installations.
• Embody the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
• Valid EPA certificate.
• 3-5 years' experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets a strong plus.
• Familiarity with single systems and rack systems along with previous work on display cases and walk-in boxes is very helpful.
• Knowledge of the components in a single-phase compressor and single-phase motor control circuit.
• Ability to use an ohmmeter.
• Ability to verify a capacitor is in good standing.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of defrost circuits.
• Knowledge of schematic and wiring diagram.
• Ability to identify/explain function of refrigeration components.
• Ability to properly leak check a single-compressor system.
• Ability to demonstrate proper PPE and safety equipment.
• Ability to set up LPC as the primary temperature control and as a pump down safety control.
• Ability to demonstrate how to determine superheat and how to set expansion valve superheat.
• Ability to verify a defrost termination is functional.
• Ability to demonstrate the proper tasks for performing preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Ability and knowledge of the functions and safety precautions of the components of a gas furnace system.
• Ability to properly recover refrigerant from a refrigeration system.
• Ability to change oil in a vacuum pump.
• Ability to demonstrate how to properly hook up a gauge set for evacuation.
• Knowledge of reporting procedure for a large refrigerant release.
• Knowledge of level 2 experience/information.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with no assistance and be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $35-$42/hr
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $3,000.00 (DOE)
• Ongoing education & training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Paid vacation/holidays
• 401(K) match
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more