HVAC & Refrigeration Installation Technician

The Contractor Consultants; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-End Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA & Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid training & safety equipment

Uniforms provided

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

Coldstat Refrigeration is seeking an HVAC & Refrigeration Installation Technician – Lead Precision Assembly for high-capacity units in Paramus, NJ. You will drive the physical infrastructure of our clients' refrigeration systems, managing full lifecycle onsite delivery and precision assembly.

The role requires assembling walk-in boxes, unloading equipment, aligning panels with precision tools, and operating forklifts to move large equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling professional walk-in refrigeration boxes.
• Proficiency with basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to unload trucks and position heavy industrial equipment safely.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality in field ops.
• Strong spatial awareness and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble walk-in refrigeration boxes from the ground up using specialized power and hand tools.
• Unload heavy refrigeration equipment and transport components into the client facility.
• Use levels and precision measuring tools to ensure panels and lines are aligned.
• Operate forklifts or Lulls to move large equipment across job sites.
• Set and secure complex case line-ups for final piping and electrical integration.
• Coordinate delivery of materials to sites to maintain construction timelines.

Skills

Walk-in box assembly

Heavy equipment handling

Reliability and punctuality

Tools

Forklift operation

Lull operation

Power tools

Precision leveling tools

Job description

HVAC & Refrigeration Installation Technician – Lead Precision Assembly for High-Capacity Refrigeration Units

Job Overview

• Company: Coldstat Refrigeration
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25 to $40 per hour plus Year-End Bonus
• Location: Paramus, NJ
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanical (Commercial, Industrial)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday and Overtime
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity

You will be the driving force behind the physical infrastructure of our clients' refrigeration systems, ensuring that every walk-in box is built to last. This role offers the unique opportunity to manage the full lifecycle of onsite delivery and precision assembly while working with a 40-year industry leader that treats its team like family.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Build and assemble walk-in refrigeration boxes from the ground up using specialized power and hand tools.
• Unload heavy refrigeration equipment and transport all necessary components safely into the client facility.
• Utilize levels and precision measuring tools to ensure every panel and case line-up is perfectly aligned.
• Operate forklifts or Lulls to maneuver large-scale equipment across diverse job site terrains.
• Set and secure complex case line-ups to prepare for final piping and electrical integration.
• Coordinate the delivery of essential materials to project sites to maintain strict construction timelines.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in the assembly and installation of professional walk-in refrigeration boxes.
• Mastery of basic hand tools, power tools, and precision leveling equipment.
• Ability to manage the physical demands of unloading trucks and positioning heavy industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability and punctuality in a field operations setting.
• Strong spatial awareness and mechanical aptitude for complex equipment assembly.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• 3 years of experience in commercial refrigeration installation or delivery.
• Certified or experienced in operating forklifts or Lulls.
• Previous experience setting up commercial case line-ups.
• Ability to navigate and deliver equipment to diverse job site environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with Year-End Bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training, certifications, and safety equipment provided.
• Uniforms provided.
• Life and Disability insurance options.

About Us

Coldstat Refrigeration is a premier name in Commercial Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanical (Commercial, Industrial) family-owned and operated for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on combining state‑of‑the‑art technology with a supportive culture that treats our team like family. Our commitment to workmanship and customer service has made us a trusted partner in the industry.

Learn more at www.coldstat.com.

Coldstat Refrigeration is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.