HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

CoolSys; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Education & training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

CoolSys is hiring a Service Tech 3 – HVAC to maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems. You will troubleshoot complex issues, guide junior technicians, and ensure efficient operation.

The role requires 3–5 years in HVAC/refrigeration, AA degree, EPA certification, and experience with rooftop units, walk-ins, and control systems. Strong safety and customer-service focus are essential.

Qualifications

• AA degree from an accredited vocational/technical or junior college.
• EPA certification required.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in construction HVAC, Refrigeration, or related industry.
• Must have ice machine and walk-in experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose commercial HVAC units at customers’ sites.
• Service commercial HVAC systems.
• Replace compressors, fans and reclaim refrigerant.
• Maintain legible work records and report as scheduled.
• Work with rooftop and air package units and rack systems.
• Adhere to CoolSys CARES culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Refrigeration systems

Computer-controlled systems

Blueprint reading

Customer service

Policy compliance

Office tools

Education

AA degree

EPA certification

Tools

Ice machine experience

Walk-in cooler/freezer equipment

Job description

Overview

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: $25-$50/hr based on experience
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 based on experience
• 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

JOB SUMMARY: The Service Tech 3 – HVAC performs maintenance, repair, and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting complex HVAC issues, guiding junior technicians, and ensuring systems are running efficiently.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and diagnose commercial HVAC units at our customers’ sites.
• Service commercial HVAC
• Change compressors, fans and reclaim refrigerant.
• Maintain legible records of work history.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner as scheduled by supervisor.
• Have experience working with commercial rooftop and air package units as well as rack air condition units.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

• AA degree from an accredited vocational technical or junior college
• EPA certification required
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in construction HVAC, Refrigeration, or a related industry
• Must have ice machine and walk in experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical control systems is required

Work Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of refrigeration equipment and piping of refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of computer-controlled systems.
• Ability to read and understand refrigeration, electrical and plumbing blueprints.
• Ability to pump down all refrigeration systems and reclaim refrigerant from all types of systems.
• Good communication and presentation skills and excellent customer service.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and 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.

Work Environment

This job typically operates in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service and/or construction environment with need to work at heights from ladders and/or Scissor lifts. Mechanical rooms can have elevated noise levels. The position regularly works near/with refrigeration/HVAC equipment that can expose the workers to extreme cold from refrigerant and high heat from brazing operations. This role routinely works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. These conditions require employees to use the correct PPE and safe work practices.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires excellent stamina to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Employees are regularly required to walk and stand for long periods, hear, drive, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands and fingers, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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CoolSysis 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 are required for 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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