HVAC/R Start-up Technician - Commercial & Industrial

About the role

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with competitive compensation, ongoing education, comprehensive benefits, year-round work across industries, and extra perks.

Pay

• Competitive Compensation: $35–$45 hourly, DOE
• Sign-on Bonus: up to $7,500, DOE

Benefits

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k)
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, and pet insurance

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up of supermarket refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment to meet customer needs efficiently, accurately, and on time
• Assist with Energy Optimization (EO) projects
• Apply advanced knowledge of solid-state controls, oil systems safety controls, mechanical sub-cooling, head pressure controls for energy reduction, energy management systems (EMS), refrigeration rack oil systems, advanced de-frost diagnosis, and single and parallel compressor system start-up in a supermarket environment
• Carry Journeyman-level skillset including installation of refrigeration systems with electrical, plumbing, and fixtures
• Function as the subject matter expert for processes, procedures, and projects
• Perform evacuations of parallel racks after verifying pressure tests
• Perform all EMS wiring and programming for all manufacturers of EMS systems
• Perform full start-up of new parallel refrigeration systems and individual systems
• Lead small projects such as single case and condenser changeouts
• Assist with EO projects including retro-commissioning of supermarkets for system performance or utility programs, EMS upgrades, leak detection upgrades, and gas conversion projects
• Collaborate with local branch Service and Construction Managers between projects to assist in problematic stores, training for junior technicians and foremen, or other areas as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Coursework at an accredited vocational-technical or trade school
• 3+ years of supermarket EMS systems experience; EMS Certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration, especially with parallel rack systems; CO2 experience a plus
• Proficient knowledge of supermarket refrigeration
• EPA I and II Certification required
• Valid Driver’s License required at all times with a good driving record
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and related applications
• Expert knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, and electrical systems
• Expert knowledge of single systems, parallel racks systems, display cases, and walk-ins
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot commercial and supermarket refrigeration equipment
• Expert knowledge of EMS systems in supermarket applications for wiring and programming (CPC, Novar, Danfoss)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with customers, management, crew, and team
• Ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Willingness to travel, work overnight, and work overtime as needed
• Ability to organize and prioritize your work schedule and the work schedules of others on a short-term basis