Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Student loan repayment match

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Supplemental insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Weekly pay

Paid vacation/holidays

Sick leave/Bereavement/Jury duty leave

Referral bonus program

Career development and apprenticeship

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. seeks a Traveling Service Technician to repair, maintain, and support industrial refrigeration equipment for customers across multiple industries.

The role requires knowledge of commercial and industrial refrigeration and electrical controls, with nationwide travel on a 10-day tour schedule. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, Universal EPA certification, and preferably RETA 1&2.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; HVAC tech school preferred.
• Universal EPA certification required.
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred.
• Travel nationwide on a 10 days on/4 days off tour schedule.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of industrial refrigeration equipment for customers.
• Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon systems.
• Inspect and maintain screw and reciprocating compressors and control/alarm systems.
• Ensure adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Work with high and low voltage electrical systems.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical controls

EPA certification

RETA 1&2

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC tech training preferred

Job description

Service Technician

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Job Role

A traveling Service Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, & support of industrial refrigeration equipment for our valued customers. A working knowledge of commercial & industrial refrigeration and electrical controls is required to be successful in this role.

Schedule

This position follows a 10-day tour schedule, traveling from Tuesday through the following week's Thursday, with every other Friday through Monday off, typically working 50-60 hours per week.

Pay

$30-$60/hour, dependent on experience

Key Duties

• Responsible for refrigeration repair and maintenance support to industrial accounts in food and beverage and refrigerated storage equipment ranging from 100 HP to 5,000 HP
• Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon refrigeration equipment commonly found in industrial applications
• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements
• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage)

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or have attained a GED, HVAC tech school preferred
• Universal EPA certification
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred
• Motor alignment experience a plus
• Company is a tobacco-free workplace and, as such, no tobacco products are allowed during the workday on the jobsite(s).
• Position requires a pre-employment drug screening, felony screening, and motor vehicle record screening
• This position is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing
• Travel nationwide on a 10 days on 4 days off tour schedule

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work-life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services

If you are driven to succeed and want to be part of a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the industry,