HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

CoolSys; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on vehicles

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Service Tech 3-Industrial to repair, maintain and inspect advanced mechanical refrigeration systems across our facilities. You will diagnose, test and upgrade equipment while following safety guidelines and industry standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of commercial HVAC/refrigeration experience, EPA certifications, and strong blueprints/controls knowledge. Roles involve field work in retail and industrial environments with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA Certification (Type I, II and III) required.
• All required safety certifications must be held.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and corrective service on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Read blueprints and interpret electrical drawings for wiring layouts.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and control systems.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Mentor and train teammates; may supervise and bid jobs as needed.

Skills

HVAC experience

Refrigeration equipment knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Bid preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Certification (Type I, II and III)

Safety certifications

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 - 40/hr 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

JOB SUMMARY

The Service Tech 3-Industrial is responsible for repairing, maintaining, diagnosing, testing and performing scheduled inspections on advanced mechanical refrigeration systems and associated equipment throughout the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides preventive and corrective service on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Provides preventative and corrective service on screw, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
• Reads blueprints, runs conduit, wires devices, troubleshoots and performs quality control testing.
• Reads and interprets mechanical and electrical drawings and code specifications for determining wiring layouts.
• Troubleshoots, tests and repairs various electrical systems and power distribution systems to ensure that they are working properly.
• Utilizes construction and fabrication skills.
• Ensures and monitors safe work practices and safety guidelines.
• Be actively involved in all of the elements of the PSM/RMP programs.
• Performs complete inspection with minimal errors.
• Performs upgrades or preventive maintenance to mechanical and electrical control systems.
• Provides informal and formal training for other team members as required.
• Supervises team members.
• Bids jobs as needed.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

• High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school, required.
• EPA Certification (Type I, II and III).
• All required safety certifications.

Work Experience / Skills

• 3-5 years’ work experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience, supermarket stores, industrial chillers and cooling towers.
• Expert knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the 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 different types of centrifugal compressors, piston compressors, 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.
• Understands 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 both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in both 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, 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 characteristicsare encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal andMVR for driving positions) and drug testing arerequiredfor 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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