Mid-Level Start-Up Technician, Service

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

Pay

Competitive pay between $30.00/hr - $72/hr range.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(K) match with 100% immediate vesting
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, and pet insurance
• Paid online training and access to state-of-the-art facilities

Responsibilities

Refrigeration Start-up Technicians are responsible for start-up of supermarket refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately, and on-time. The role also assists with Energy Optimization (EO) projects. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of:

• Advanced 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
• Single and parallel compressor system start-up in a supermarket environment

Technician must carry the skillset of a Journeyman level, including construction experience in performing installation of refrigeration systems (electrical, plumbing, and fixtures). Technician will function as the subject matter expert for process, procedures, and projects.

• Performs evacuations of parallel racks after verifying pressure tests
• Performs all EMS wiring and programming for all manufacturers of EMS systems
• Performs full start-up of new parallel refrigeration systems and individual systems
• Leads small projects such as single case and condenser change outs
• Assists with EO projects, including retro-commissioning of supermarkets for system performance or utility programs, EMS upgrades, leak detection upgrades, and gas conversion projects
• Works 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints on refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Good driving record
• Ability to travel, work overnight, and overtime as needed
• Ability to organize and prioritize your own work schedule and the work schedules of others on a short-term basis

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Course work at an accredited vocational technical or trade school
• 3+ years of supermarket EMS systems experience
• EMS Certification preferred
• 5–7 years of experience in commercial refrigeration, especially with parallel rack systems
• Experience and proficient knowledge of supermarket refrigeration
• Environmental Protection Agency I and II Certification required
• Valid Driver’s License required at all times