Industrial Refrigeration Service Technician - Ammonia Focus

Refrigeration Systems Construction & Service Company; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and fuel

100% paid medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading refrigeration service provider in Hawaii is looking for a Senior Ammonia Refrigeration Service Technician. The role requires servicing and troubleshooting industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, ideally with 3-5+ years of industrial experience. Candidates should be independent workers who value safety and customer service. Compensation follows a tiered hourly pay scale and includes robust benefits such as 100% paid medical insurance after 90 days and a company truck.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience as an Ammonia Service Technician (industrial experience required).
• Strong working knowledge of industrial-level ammonia refrigeration.
• Willingness to travel and participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems and controls.
• Perform start-ups of ammonia refrigeration systems.

Skills

Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

Troubleshooting complex systems

Strong safety awareness

Ability to work independently

Job description

RSCS / MRC is a full‑service commercial and industrial refrigeration construction and service family of companies with 25+ years in business and operations across 10 states in the western U.S. We’re hiring Senior Ammonia Refrigeration Service Technicians who take pride in doing things the right way—safe, thorough, and customer‑focused. If you enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, working across a variety of equipment brands, and being part of a strong team environment, we’d like to talk.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration systems in customer facilities
• Replace mechanical seals on pumps and compressors
• Perform motor alignments
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems and controls
• Troubleshoot and service multiple brands of equipment and control systems
• Perform start‑ups of ammonia refrigeration systems
• Work independently on‑site and resolve issues when operators are unable to

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience as an Ammonia Service Technician (industrial experience required)
• Strong working knowledge of industrial‑level ammonia refrigeration (not residential/commercial‑only)
• Ability to work independently in client facilities with strong safety awareness
• Willingness to travel as needed and participate in an on‑call rotation
• Clean driving record

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Experience in both commercial and industrial refrigeration environments
• Self‑motivated, hands‑on, and dependable
• Organized and detail‑oriented with strong documentation habits
• Team‑minded and professional with customers and operators

Compensation

We use a tiered hourly pay scale across RSCS and MRC for technician roles: Apprentice/Entry $20–$30, Technician (Early‑Career) $30–$40, Journeyman (Mid‑Level) $40–$50, and Senior/Field Supervisor $50–$65 (top end reserved for highest‑level Senior Ammonia Technicians and Field Supervisors). Starting pay is based on verified experience, certifications, and job scope (including on‑call/travel as applicable) and may vary by location due to local market and cost of living; hiring managers set the final starting rate within the appropriate tier. We also offer a robust benefits package.

Benefits

• Company truck and fuel
• Career growth, training, and development opportunities
• 100% paid medical insurance for employee after 90 days and for family after 1 year
• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage available
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO
• Per diem when traveling

Important Notes

• We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information from third‑party organizations or agencies. Please do not contact anyone in our organization. Any unsolicited information sent to us will be considered the property of RSCS/MRC and will not obligate us to pay fees if we hire a candidate referred by such an organization.
• RSCS does not sponsor employees from outside the U.S.
• Relocation is not offered.