HVAC/R Service Technician

CoolSys; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Education & training

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys in Sarasota, FL is hiring a Refrigeration Service Technician. The role involves repairing and overhauling commercial refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment across diverse settings. You will diagnose issues, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure timely, safe service for customers.

Expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with match, and ongoing training. The position requires a valid EPA certificate and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA refrigeration certification.
• 5+ years of commercial refrigeration experience.
• Experience with display cases and walk-in boxes is a plus.
• Good driving record and the ability to work independently.
• Emergency on-call availability is required.
• Lift up to 60 lbs and sit/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment.
• Repair/overhaul equipment such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, and control devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment issues.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components.
• Maintain accurate work history records.
• Process job tickets and work orders for the department.
• Assist with pickup, delivery, and installation of cases.
• Work on minor construction and startup of new installations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

EPA Certification

Trade school/HVAC certification

Job description

Overview

What we offer

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: $32-$55/hour (DOE)


• Sign on Bonus: Up to $3,000.00 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

This position is responsible for assisting in the repair and overhaul of equipment, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately, and on time.

• Provides service to the customer base by repairing and overhauling equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, and 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, and work orders to the necessary department promptly.


• Provide 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.


• EPA certification.


• Certification from an accredited vocational-technical or trade school is a plus!


• Minimum 5+ years of commercial refrigeration experience required.


• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets is 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 to 60 lbs. with no assistance and also be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.

Join Us

Today, there are 26 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 characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) anddrug testing arerequiredfor all positions.Coolsyswill consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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