Refrigeration Start-up Technician - Commercial & Industrial

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

CoolSys offers more than just a job—it provides stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for its employees. Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces!

The company invests in its team with:

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $60/hr DOE with a sign-on bonus up to $5,000 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, and a 401(K)
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Engaging projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more

Responsibilities

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.

Led small projects such as single case and condenser changeouts.

Aids with EO projects which may include 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, train junior technicians and foremen, or other areas as needed.

Performs 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.

EMS Certification preferred.

5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration; especially experience with parallel rack systems.

Experience and proficient knowledge of supermarket refrigeration.

EPA I and II Certification required.

Valid Driver’s License is required at all times.

Solid working knowledge of the use of the Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

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 the 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.

Travel, overnight, and overtime work as needed.

Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules and those of others on a short-term basis.