HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

CoolSys; Tennessee; On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Education & training

Benefits package

Job summary

CoolSys seeks a Service Tech 4 - HVAC to perform maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC systems. You will troubleshoot complex issues, support junior technicians, and ensure systems run efficiently.

Requirements include 3–5 years in HVAC/Refrigeration, chiller experience, reading blueprints, and a valid EPA certificate. On-site work with a safety-focused, customer-first approach is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and EPA certificate required.
• 3–5 years HVAC/Refrigeration experience preferred.
• Chiller experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control systems.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul equipment such as compressors and pumps to exceed customer expectations.
• Repair HVAC/R equipment including air conditioning units and gas furnaces in a safe, timely manner.
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions to ensure quality service.
• Process job tickets and orders to the appropriate department promptly.
• Train junior technicians as needed.
• Maintain proper truck inventory and operate company vehicle safely.
• Represent CoolSys culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tech Skills level 4 (80%+)

Valid EPA certificate

Tools

Hand and power tools

HVAC equipment knowledge

Reading blueprints

Job description

Overview

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: $30-42 per hour 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

The Service Tech 4 - 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

• Provides service to the customer base by repairing and overhauling equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices in a safe, efficient and timely manner that exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Provides 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.
• Provides department support by processing job tickets, work orders to the necessary department in a timely manner.
• Provides necessary training to new or less qualified technicians as needed.
• Maintains proper truck inventory continuously and drives company vehicle in a safe manner.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• Must have passed Tech Skills level 4 with an 80% or better.
• Valid EPA certificate.

Work Experience / Skills

• 3-5 years’ experience in construction HVAC, Refrigeration, or a related industry.
• Must have chiller experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical control systems is required.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• 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.

Join Us

Today, there are 27 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!

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 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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