Refrigeration Technician (Springfield)

About the role

A traveling Service Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and support of industrial refrigeration equipment for our valued customers. A working knowledge of commercial and industrial refrigeration and electrical controls is required to be successful in this role.

Schedule

This position follows a 10-day tour schedule, traveling from Tuesday through the following week's Thursday, with every other Friday through Monday off, typically working 50–60 hours per week.

Pay

$30–$60/hour dependent on experience.

Key Duties

• Perform refrigeration repair and maintenance support to industrial accounts in food and beverage and refrigerated storage equipment ranging from 100 HP to 5,000 HP.
• Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon refrigeration equipment commonly found in industrial applications.
• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting of all common types of ammonia central systems, and control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and governing requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED; HVAC tech school preferred.
• Universal EPA certification or ability to obtain RETA 1 & 2 certification preferred.
• Motor alignment experience a plus.
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a fit test.
• Excellent physical condition; ability to climb ladders, work 10–12-hour days, and perform occasional heavy lifting.
• Pre-employment drug screening, felony screening, and motor vehicle record screening required.
• Company is a tobacco-free workplace; no tobacco products allowed during the workday on job sites.

Benefits

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%.
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%.
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company.
• Dental and vision insurance options.
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Weekly pay.
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time.
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs.
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services.