HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

CoolSys; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Ongoing Education & Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Diverse Work Environment

Extra Perks

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking skilled individuals for HVAC and refrigeration service roles. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on complex systems, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience, strong knowledge of refrigeration theory, and must possess EPA Certification.

We offer competitive compensation, ongoing education, and a dynamic work environment. Join us to advance your career in a thriving industry!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years work experience in commercial HVAC and refrigeration.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in various environments.
• All required safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and corrective service on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Ensure and monitor safe work practices and safety guidelines.
• Perform upgrades or preventive maintenance to control systems.

Skills

Expert knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials

Expert knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC theory

Expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes

Ability to supervise team members

Skill in verbal and written communication

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Certification (Type I, II, III)

Tools

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Overview

At CoolSys, we offer stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

• Competitive Compensation
• Ongoing Education & Training
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Year‑Round, Diverse Work
• Extra Perks

Join us and advance your career while working with top‑tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative and corrective service on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Provide preventative and corrective service on screw, centrifugal, and reciprocating compressors.
• Read blueprints, run conduits, wire devices, troubleshoot, and perform quality control testing.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and code specifications for determining wiring layouts.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair various electrical systems and power distribution systems to ensure proper operation.
• Utilize construction and fabrication skills.
• Ensure and monitor safe work practices and safety guidelines.
• Be actively involved in all elements of PSM/RMP programs.
• Perform complete inspections with minimal errors.
• Perform upgrades or preventive maintenance to mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Provide informal and formal training for other team members as required.
• Supervise team members.
• Bid jobs as needed.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of a trade program or technical school.
• EPA Certification (Type I, II, III).
• All required safety certifications.
• 3-5 years work experience in commercial HVAC and refrigeration.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience, supermarket stores, industrial chillers, and cooling towers.
• Expert knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to refrigeration, HVAC, and electrical trade.
• Expert knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC theory and application.
• Expert knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Expert knowledge of electrical application for high and low voltage electric system.
• Expert knowledge of water flow, water‑cooled equipment, and controls.
• Expert knowledge of air flow and pressure.
• Expert knowledge of centrifugal compressors, piston compressors, and screw compressors.
• Expert knowledge of evaporative and cooling towers, chillers, and purging unit.
• Expert knowledge of ammonia systems.
• Expert skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components.
• Understand quality management system and safety procedures.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools, machine tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to supervise team members.
• Ability to bid jobs and make material/equipment lists.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Good driving record.
• Valid driver’s license required at all times.
• 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.

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 environments with the 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.

EEO Statement

CoolSys is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action 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 Screening

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.