HVAC/R Service Technician - North NJ

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Vehicle and fuel card

Tools provided

Benefits package

401(k)

PTO & holidays

Training & development

Certifications opportunities

Career growth

Support from team

Job summary

Rite Air Mechanical, a Smart Care company, seeks an experienced Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician to troubleshoot and service equipment at customer locations across the New Jersey territory. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain various rooftop units, walk-ins, and refrigeration systems, while communicating clearly with customers and completing all service documentation.

The ideal candidate has HVAC/R experience, strong diagnostic skills, and EPA certification, plus a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial HVAC and/or refrigeration service.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and controls.
• Experience with commercial HVAC equipment and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• EPA certification.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently and manage service calls.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.
• Comfortable using mobile technology to receive calls and document completed work.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Service rooftop units, split systems, package units, walk-ins, ice machines, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, airflow, and refrigeration-system issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and identify potential problems before they become emergencies.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Recover, evacuate, charge, and troubleshoot refrigeration systems.
• Identify failed components and determine the appropriate repair.
• Communicate with customers about equipment conditions, repairs, and recommendations.
• Complete service documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, equipment, and inventory.
• Work independently while staying connected with dispatch, management, and the rest of the service team.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency service as needed.

Skills

HVAC/R experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Read wiring diagrams

Customer service

On-call readiness

Education

EPA certification

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Commercial HVAC/R Service Technician, you'll spend your days troubleshooting and servicing equipment at customer locations throughout your assigned territory.

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Service rooftop units, split systems, package units, walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, ice machines, and other commercial HVAC/R equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, airflow, and refrigeration-system issues
• Perform preventative maintenance and identify potential problems before they become emergency service calls
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications
• Recover, evacuate, charge, and troubleshoot refrigeration systems
• Identify failed components and determine the appropriate repair
• Communicate clearly with customers about equipment conditions, repairs, and recommendations
• Complete service documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, equipment, and inventory
• Work independently while staying connected with dispatch, management, and the rest of the service team
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency service as needed

What We're Looking For

• Previous commercial HVAC and/or refrigeration service experience
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and controls
• Experience working with commercial HVAC equipment and refrigeration systems
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics
• EPA certification
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to work independently and manage service calls efficiently
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Comfortable using mobile technology to receive calls and document completed work
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

We'd Especially Like to Talk to You If You Have Experience With:

• Commercial rooftop units
• Package and split systems
• Walk-in coolers and freezers
• Reach-in refrigeration
• Ice machines
• Compressors
• Evaporators and condensers
• Refrigeration controls
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Leak detection and repair
• Preventative maintenance
• Commercial restaurant, retail, grocery, or foodservice environments

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Company service vehicle and fuel card
• Company-provided tools and equipment as applicable
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Opportunities to earn additional certifications
• Career growth opportunities within Rite Air and the Smart Care organization
• Support from an experienced service and operations team

About Rite Air Mechanical

Rite Air Mechanical, a Smart Care company, provides commercial HVAC and refrigeration service, maintenance, and repair. As part of the Smart Care organization, our technicians have the support and resources of a national service company while working with a local team that understands its customers and market.

We're looking for someone who can walk up to a piece of commercial HVAC/R equipment that isn't working, figure out why, and determine what it's going to take to fix it. If you're an experienced commercial HVAC/R technician who takes pride in your work, enjoys troubleshooting, and wants a company where you can continue building your skills and career, we'd like to hear from you.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high-quality technician base, breadth of services and quick response times.

We are OEM-agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment - giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs. As we continue to build upon our foundation of world class technicians and national coverage, it is centered around how to better serve our broad range of customers - from grocery to restaurants, from corporate dining to hospitality, from large entertainment venues to higher education, from cold storage to convenience stores, from healthcare to casinos.