Journeyman Experienced Refrigeration / HVAC Service Technician "UNION"

CoolSys, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Ongoing Education & Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

A leading HVAC service provider in San Jose, California, is seeking a qualified technician to repair and service refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Candidates should have EPA certification and significant experience in commercial refrigeration and electrical systems. The role involves hands-on repair, preventative maintenance, and operational duties. If you are looking to grow in a stable company with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA certification required.
• 5-7 years experience in commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and electrical.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul equipment like compressors and HVAC systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Process job tickets and support other technicians as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial refrigeration

Good mechanical aptitude skills

Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and repair controls

Good communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

EPA certification

Certification from an accredited vocational-technical or trade school

Job description

Overview

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job— we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: Minimum hourly UNION pay and sign-on bonus up to $7,000 DOE!!!
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: UNION Benefits
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to assist in the repair and overhaul equipment, refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately and on-time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides service to the customer base by repairing and overhauling equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices in a safe, efficient and timely manner that exceeds customers’ expectations
• Provides general repair work on refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment, such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors and electric motors in a safe and timely manner.
• Provides preventative maintenance activities for customers by diagnosing equipment malfunction and any operating deficiency of the mechanical equipment to ensure quality work performance for the customer base.
• Provides department support by processing job tickets, work orders to the necessary department in a timely manner.
• Provides necessary training to new or less qualified technicians as needed.
• Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including startups of new installations.
• Drives company vehicle in a safe manner.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• EPA certification.
• Certification from an accredited vocational-technical or trade school a plus.
• Good driving record.
• Knowledge of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of single systems, parallel rack systems, display cases and walk‑in boxes.
• 5-7 years’ experience in commercial refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnace and electrical required.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience and supermarket stores.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and repair computer controls and commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Good mechanical aptitude skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, coworkers and management.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with no assistance and also be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.

Join Us

Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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Coolsys is 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 characteristics— are encouraged to apply.

Pre‑employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.