Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up Technician (EMS/Commissioning)

TAG Refrigeration Colorado; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Year-round steady work

Career growth opportunities

Team-based environment

Job summary

The Arcticom Group (TAG) is a U.S.-based network of mechanical services offering HVACR services across North America. TAGR seeks Refrigeration Start-Up Technicians for commercial and supermarket work in and around the Daytona, FL area.

The Start-Up Technician will handle start-up, commissioning, and energy optimization of refrigeration systems. This role supports construction, service, and EO initiatives with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Journeyman refrigeration with installation and construction experience.
• 5–7 years in commercial refrigeration, focused on supermarkets.
• Knowledge of single systems, parallel racks, display cases, and walk-ins.
• Advanced troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ability to read refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing blueprints.
• Strong communication and teamwork with customers and field teams.
• Valid driver’s license; able to travel, overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system evacuations of parallel refrigeration racks after verification of pressure testing.
• Complete full start-up and commissioning of new parallel rack systems and individual refrigeration systems.
• EMS wiring, setup, and programming across multiple EMS platforms.
• Commission oil systems, safety controls, defrost systems, and head pressure controls.
• Lead small projects such as single case installations, condenser changes, and system modifications.
• Support Energy Optimization (EO) projects, including retro-commissioning of supermarket refrigeration systems, EMS upgrades, leak detection, and gas/conversion initiatives.
• Collaborate with Service and Construction Managers to assist stores, train technicians, and troubleshoot systems.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and field leadership as needed.

Skills

Journeyman refrigeration

Commercial refrigeration experience

Parallel rack systems

EMS diagnostics

Blueprints reading

Communication skills

Independent worker

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

HVAC/R technical school

EMS Certification

Universal EPA Certification

Tools

CPC EMS

Novar EMS

Danfoss EMS

Job description

The Arcticom Group (TAG) is a U.S.-based network of mechanical services offering HVACR services across North America. TAGR seeks Refrigeration Start-Up Technicians for commercial and supermarket work in and around the Daytona, FL area.

The Start-Up Technician will handle start-up, commissioning, and energy optimization of refrigeration systems. This role supports construction, service, and EO initiatives with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.