Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

About the role

As a Service Tech 4 - Refrigeration, you will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems, handle complex technical issues, provide guidance to junior technicians, and ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of refrigeration equipment for commercial or industrial clients.

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.
• 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

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
• Valid EPA certificate.
• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of single/multiple unit systems, rack systems, parallel racks, and rack control units, along with experience on display cases and walk-in boxes.
• Strong knowledge of open circuits on a rack compressor control circuit.
• Knowledge of lock out/tag out and arc flash equipment.
• Knowledge of a case lineup with electric defrost circuits.
• Ability to use an RS engineering sheet.
• Knowledge of minimum DA/RA and SST requirements for FF/IC systems.
• Ability to identify refrigeration floor plan symbols.
• Ability to take readings of compressor parameters, compression ratios, and repair deficiencies.
• Knowledge of proper material handling techniques.
• Knowledge of HVAC valve settings, preventative maintenance, how to locate leaks with a refrigerant leak detector, and report large refrigerant leaks.
• Ability to demonstrate proper PPE and safety equipment.
• Level 2-3 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: $27-$60 per hour, plus a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 (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).
• 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.