Refrigeration Installation and Service Technician (FT)

Innovative Installations; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

Up to 120 hours of paid vacation annually

8 paid holidays per year

40 hours of paid sick time per year

Job summary

Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc. is looking for talented refrigeration installers to join our expanding team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves leading the start-up and commissioning of commercial refrigeration systems and requires travel across Arizona. Candidates must have EPA Type II or Universal certification and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K with employer match, and paid time off, including vacation and sick days.

Qualifications

• Expertise in installation, wiring, and start-up of commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to lift at least 100 lbs and work on ladders.
• Knowledge and experience with commercial equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead start-up and commissioning of refrigeration systems.
• Guiding refrigeration team on project tasks.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and General Contractors.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Project Managers.
• Inspect and verify wiring of Energy Management Systems.
• Perform additional assigned duties.

Skills

Installation of commercial refrigeration equipment

Wiring and start-up of systems

Troubleshooting performance issues

Travel flexibility

Education

EPA Type II or Universal certification

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Job description

Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc. is expanding rapidly, and we urgently require talented refrigeration installers to join our team and support this continued growth!

Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc. is the premier supplier of commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment, offering design services and professional installations. We partner with General Contractors throughout the Southwestern US on commercial kitchen projects for facilities like casinos, hospitals, schools, hotels, and restaurants. Our installations include walk‑in coolers/freezers, ice machines, and custom built‑in refrigeration for kitchens, bars, and warehouses.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the start‑up and commissioning of new refrigeration systems, including parallel racks and single systems, ensuring proper pressure testing and evacuation procedures are followed.
• Direct and guide refrigeration team members on project tasks, such as line set routing and component installation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, General Contractors (GCs), and other trades to ensure successful project completion.
• Interpret and utilize technical documents, including blueprints, floor plans, shop drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Project Managers by assisting with troubleshooting and resolving issues on problematic systems between projects.
• Inspect and verify the wiring and programming of various manufacturers' Energy Management Systems (EMS) as needed.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Job Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess expertise in the installation, wiring, start‑up, and construction of commercial refrigeration equipment. This includes:

• Walk‑in evaporators and condensing units.
• Ice machines.
• Parallel rack systems.
• Walk‑in coolers and freezers.
• Performing system start‑up for walk‑in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and parallel rack systems.
• Constructing walk‑in coolers, freezers, and ice machines.
• Diagnosing and resolving performance issues with walk‑in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and parallel rack systems.
• Additional duties involve the installation, diagnosis, and repair of other commercial cooking equipment.

Work Schedule and Travel

90% of our work is outside the Tucson Metro Area, so travel is absolute. The role requires occasional mandatory evening, weekend, and on‑call work hours. Travel to job sites is required throughout Arizona and other states. Overtime is available, based on workload.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• EPA Type II or Universal certification.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License in good standing, eligible for coverage under the Company's insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. and comfort working on ladders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with commercial equipment installation.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of construction experience.
• Experience in both plumbing and electrical work.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Benefits We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off:
  • Up to 120 hours of paid vacation annually.
  • 8 paid holidays per year.
  • 40 hours of paid sick time per year.