HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

About the role

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems, handling complex technical issues and providing guidance to junior technicians.
• Repair and overhaul equipment such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices, and similar machinery.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
• Maintain legible records of work history.
• Perform general repair work on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, including 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

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
• Must have passed Tech Skills level 3 with an 80% or better.
• Valid EPA certificate.

Work Experience / Skills

• 3-5 years of 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 is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with single systems and rack systems, along with previous work on display cases and walk-in boxes.
• Knowledge of the components in a single-phase compressor and single-phase motor control circuit.
• Ability to use an ohmmeter and verify a capacitor is in good standing.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of defrost circuits and knowledge of schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to identify/explain the function of refrigeration components and 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 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 and 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 and level 2 experience/information.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with no assistance and sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
• Valid driver’s license and 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 email, Word, Excel, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $25-35 per hour (DOE).
• Sign-on bonus: Up to $3,000 (DOE).
• Ongoing education and training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.
• Year-round, diverse work with consistent, interesting projects across various industries and systems.
• Extra perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.