HVAC/R Service Technician

Socket.dev; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration assets across its supermarket network. The role emphasizes reliability, energy efficiency, and timely service to support store operations.

The technician will work in the field, coordinating with supervisors and store teams, while handling preventive maintenance, on-call duties, and documentation of diagnostics, repairs, and refrigerant usage.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of commercial HVAC/R service experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA 608 certification (Type I/II or Universal) required; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems at multiple locations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot control systems and sensors.
• Maintain safety, document work, and communicate findings to store teams.
• Assist with on-call duties and after-hours service as needed.
• Ensure energy efficiency and equipment reliability across the network.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal Certification

Job description

Description

Houchens Food Group (HFG), established in 1917, is 100% employee-owned with over 12,000 employees operating in 15 states. HFG is seeking to hire a skilled HVAC/R Service Technician to support our network of supermarkets.

Houchens Food Group is committed to operational excellence, innovation, energy efficiency, and supporting the communities we serve. This role plays an important part in maintaining comfortable store environments, reducing equipment downtime, and improving the energy efficiency of our facilities.

Position Summary

The HVAC/R Service Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems across multiple locations, with a primary focus on HVAC equipment. This position supports equipment reliability, energy efficiency, customer comfort, product integrity, and store operations through timely service, preventive maintenance, and effective problem-solving.

The HVAC/R Service Technician works independently in the field while collaborating with supervisors, peers, store teams, contractors, and other internal departments. The position provides direct support to store operations for HVAC issues while also assisting with commercial refrigeration service needs.

Core Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including rooftop units, package units, split systems, heat pumps, air handlers, exhaust fans, walk-ins, display cases, condensing units, evaporators, and related components.
• Evaluate HVAC and refrigeration system performance using pressures, temperatures, superheat, subcooling, electrical readings, and other diagnostic information.
• Follow proper refrigerant practices and escalation complex issues when appropriate.
• Troubleshoot thermostats, sensors, control boards, and building control systems.
• Verify equipment schedules, setpoints, runtime, and proper system operation.
• Complete service work across assigned locations and participate in on-call duties and after-hours support.
• Prioritize service calls based on safety, operational impact, customer comfort, and product integrity.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with store personnel, supervisors, and internal teams.
• Document diagnoses, corrective actions, labor, materials, refrigerant usage, and equipment condition.
• Utilize company systems for work-order tracking, asset management, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain appropriate truck stock, manage parts usage, and report recurring equipment failures.
• Collaborate with other HVAC, refrigeration, and maintenance technicians.
• Share technical knowledge, communicate significant equipment concerns, and contribute to a professional, team-oriented work environment.
• Follow EPA, OSHA, manufacturer, and company safety requirements.
• Maintain proper refrigerant handling, recovery, leak reporting, and documentation practices.
• Maintain tools and test equipment in safe operating condition, report unsafe conditions, and promote a safety-first culture.
• Other job-related tasks as required.

Education / Experience

• 2–5+ years of commercial HVAC/R service experience is mandatory.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or a Universal Certification required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and ladder use, including access to rooftops and mechanical areas.
• Ability to work around operating mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration equipment in outdoor, hot, cold, refrigerated, and confined environments.
• Ability to safely lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials up to 100 lbs.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.