HVAC/Low Temp Refrigeration Technician

DeBra-Kuempel; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DeBra-Kuempel, based in Cincinnati, seeks an experienced HVAC/Low Temp Refrigeration Technician to service, install, and repair HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong refrigeration background and excellent electrical skills, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

This role requires clear communication with customers and the ability to explain technical information effectively. The position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to work with a seasoned team.

Qualifications

• Strong refrigeration background required.
• At least 5 years of field experience is necessary.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Good electrical skills are crucial for this role.
• Ability to troubleshoot refrigeration systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on complex systems.
• Interact with customers and provide status reports during service calls.

Skills

Strong refrigeration background

Minimum 5 years field experience

Excellent electrical skills

Refrigeration troubleshooting skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivated team player

Job description

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HVAC/Low Temp Refrigeration Technician to service, install, and repair HVAC, chiller, and refrigeration systems, including ultra-low temperature freezers and cascade refrigeration units, for both existing and new accounts. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on complex mechanical systems while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong refrigeration background, excellent electrical and schematic reading skills, and familiarity with Building Management Systems and PC-based applications. Professionalism, clear communication, and the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences are essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Service, install, and repair HVAC, chiller, and refrigeration equipment efficiently and safely, including ultra low temperature freezers and cascade refrigeration for existing and new accounts.
• Use working knowledge of all mechanical systems for troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of complex mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Use knowledge of PCs, application software, and Building Management Systems.
• Read electrical schematics.
• Perform chiller preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on freezers and cascade units.
• Maintain records of work performed and parts/materials used.
• Utilize company and vendor resources.
• Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld.
• Follow schedules and budgets.
• Wear company uniform and required safety PPE, perform job hazard analysis.
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, verbal, and written communication.
• Interact with customers by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call.
• Explain technical information effectively and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Qualifications

To best meet the needs of our organization and customers, the right person will meet the following qualifications:

• Strong refrigeration background
• Minimum 5 years field experience
• Great customer service skills
• Good electrical skills
• Refrigeration troubleshooting skills
• Self‑motivated team player

Language Skills

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English and cooperate, collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to commute to field locations. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. We also value Veterans and Persons with Disabilities.