Entry Level Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles

Employee discounts on hotels

Employee discounts on theme parks

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a field service technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain refrigeration and HVAC equipment across multiple client sites. You will troubleshoot compressors, pumps, air handlers, and electrical controls, performing preventive maintenance and startups as needed.

Strong communication with customers and safe work practices are essential. Ideal candidates have 0-2+ years in HVAC/refrigeration, a valid EPA certificate, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical fields.
• High school diploma or GED required; EPA certificate required.
• Tech Skills level 1 with 80% or better; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul equipment such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, and related control devices.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical/mechanical skills.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment efficiency.
• Assist with minor construction/startups of new installations.
• Maintain legible records of work performed and service history.
• Adhere to CoolSys CARES culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety.

Skills

Commercial HVAC experience

Mechanical skills

Customer communication

Independent worker

Emergency on-call

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

Lift 60 lbs

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tech Skills level 1 (80%+)

Valid EPA certificate

Tools

MS Office (E-mail, Word, Excel)

Job description

Benefits

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

• Competitive Compensation: $18-25/HR
• 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.

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

Benefits

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: $18-25/HR
• 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

• Ability to 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.
• Provide 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.
• 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.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• Must have passed Tech Skills level 1 with an 80% or better.
• Valid EPA certificate.

Work Experience / Skills

• 0-2+ year's experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical required.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical.
• 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.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, and management.
• Ability to take direction from Sr. Specialist or Supervisor.
• 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 be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 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 E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Join Us

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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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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