Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation/holidays

401(K) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys in Milwaukee is seeking experienced HVAC and refrigeration service technicians to repair, overhaul, and maintain commercial systems across diverse industries. You will work safely on compressors, pumps, air handlers, and control devices, with a focus on timely, high-quality service.

We offer competitive pay from $30.00 to $50.00 per hour, a sign-on bonus up to $5,000, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA refrigeration certification required.
• 3–4 years of commercial refrigeration experience.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul equipment (compressors, pumps, air handlers) safely and efficiently.
• Repair refrigeration, heating, and ventilation units.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment issues.
• Test systems and components using electrical/mechanical methods.
• Maintain service records and process job tickets.
• Assist with pickups, deliveries, and installations.
• Support minor construction and start-ups of new installations.
• Drive company vehicle safely.

Skills

Driving record

Education

High school diploma/GED

EPA certification

Vocational-technical certification

Job description

Overview WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay from $30.00 - $50.00/hour
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 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) match.
• Year‑Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting 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.

Join us and advance your career while working with top‑tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

We understand that hiring great people in the field is the foundation of everything we do.

• Provides service to the customer base by repairing and overhauling equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices in a safe, efficient and timely manner that exceeds customers’ expectations
• Provides general repair work on refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment, such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors and electric motors in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides preventative maintenance activities for customers by diagnosing equipment malfunction and any operating deficiency of the mechanical equipment to ensure quality work performance for the customer base.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
• Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
• Provides department support by processing job tickets, work orders to the necessary department in a timely manner.
• Provides support by picking up, delivering and installing cases.
• Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including startups of new installations.
• Drives company vehicle in a safe manner.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management.

Employee Benefits Packages

• Competitive pay including a quarterly bonus plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(K) match
• Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid online training and state-of-the-art training facility to invest in YOUR career growth
• Opportunities available nationwide
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• EPA certification.
• Certification from an accredited vocational-technical or trade school a plus!
• Minimum 3-4 years of commercial refrigeration experience required.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets a strong plus.
• Familiarity with single systems and rack systems along with previous work on display cases and walk‑in boxes is very helpful.
• Must have a good driving record and be able to work independently.
• Emergency on‑call availability is a basic requirement.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with no assistance and also be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.

Coolsys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply. Pre‑employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing arerequiredfor all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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