Lead Commercial Refrigeration Startup Technician

Climate Pros, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Travel opportunities across Florida

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Climate Pros, LLC in Florida is seeking a Construction Start-Up Technician to support pre-start, startup, commissioning, and turnover of commercial refrigeration systems across supermarkets and retail environments.

The role requires extensive travel (approximately 80% across Florida), strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, and EPA certification. Training, safety, and a path toward leadership opportunities are emphasized within a growing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Universal EPA Certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license required and must be maintained.
• Additional OSHA or certifications may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert workmanship and technical oversight during pre-start, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, sequences of operation, and startup documentation before energizing equipment.
• Complete pre-start inspections and verify piping, electrical connections, controls, sensors, and safety devices.
• Perform or verify pressure testing, evacuation, dehydration, leak detection, refrigerant charging, oil management, and related commissioning procedures.
• Start, test, adjust, and fine-tune refrigeration systems, controls, and related components.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, refrigerant-flow, control, and sequence-of-operation issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot energy-management and refrigeration-control platforms (Novar, CPC, Danfoss, Micro Thermo, RDM).
• Partner with project managers and trades to identify issues and drive timely resolution.
• Provide a complete, timely handoff with performance verification and open-item follow-up.
• Enter detailed notes, readings, checklists, photographs, and resolutions in dispatch records.
• Follow customer procedures and communicate project status professionally.
• Maintain a clean, organized vehicle and tools, and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Electrical knowledge

Blueprint reading

Documentation

Customer service

Problem solving

Mobile tech (iPad)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Universal EPA Certification

Valid state driver’s license

Tools

Novar / CPC / Danfoss / Micro Thermo controls

Job description

Climate Pros, LLC in Florida is seeking a Construction Start-Up Technician to support pre-start, startup, commissioning, and turnover of commercial refrigeration systems across supermarkets and retail environments.

The role requires extensive travel (approximately 80% across Florida), strong electrical/mechanical knowledge, and EPA certification. Training, safety, and a path toward leadership opportunities are emphasized within a growing team.