Refrigeration Installation Commissioning Technician

Gutridge Plumbing, Inc.; Hilliard (OH); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance for employee

401(k) match

Life, Disability & Accident Insurance

Tool purchasing program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gutridge Plumbing, Inc. seeks a Refrigeration Installation Commissioning Technician to install, commission, and test commercial and residential cooling systems in the central Ohio market.

Your role includes reading blueprints, brazing pipes, wiring, leak testing, and ensuring safety compliance while maintaining thorough documentation of daily activities and service calls.

Qualifications

• EPA 608 (Universal certification preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration (VRF system experience is a plus).
• Expertise in electrical wiring and temperature controls.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Installation & Setup: Installing new refrigeration units, components, and systems according to specifications.
• System Connections: Connecting pipes, electrical wiring, water supplies, and controls.
• Testing & Commissioning: Testing systems for leaks, verifying proper orientation, and charging refrigerant while following safety regulations.
• Planning & Preparation: Reading, interpreting blueprints and technical schematics, and preparing work sites.
• Maintenance & Repair: Performing initial maintenance and troubleshooting during installation to prevent, diagnose, and repair malfunctions.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to environmental regulations, safety codes, and company procedures regarding refrigerant handling.
• Documentation & Service: Recording daily activities, maintenance, and installations, while providing excellent customer service.
• Logistics: Maintaining vehicles, ordering parts, and managing on-site equipment inventory.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Refrigeration

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Documentation

Logistics

Tools

Brazing tools

Leak testing equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Description

Why Gutridge?

Gutridge is a leading Mechanical Contractor offering Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Protection, and Electrical services to customers in the greater central Ohio marketplace. As a Refrigeration Installation Commissioning Technician, you will be responsible for installations, commissions, and testing commercial/residential cooling systems, including walk-in freezers, coolers, mini splits, startup equipment, line sets, and HVAC units. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, laying out equipment, brazing pipes, wiring electrical components, testing for leaks, and ensuring safety compliance. These individuals must troubleshoot startup issues, maintain tools, and keep accurate documentation.

What Will You Be Earning?

• Pay: Up to $55.00 per hour.
• Compensation is determined by our hiring managers and is based on a variety of factors, including experience, qualifications, and the specific demands of the role.

What Are We Looking For?

• Installation & Setup: Installing new refrigeration units, components, and systems according to specifications.
• System Connections: Connecting pipes, electrical wiring, water supplies, and controls.
• Testing & Commissioning: Testing systems for leaks, verifying proper orientation, and charging refrigerant while following safety regulations.
• Planning & Preparation: Reading, interpreting blueprints and technical schematics, and preparing work sites.
• Maintenance & Repair: Performing initial maintenance and troubleshooting during installation to prevent, diagnose, and repair malfunctions.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to environmental regulations, safety codes, and company procedures regarding refrigerant handling.
• Documentation & Service: Recording daily activities, maintenance, and installations, while providing excellent customer service.
• Logistics: Maintaining vehicles, ordering parts, and managing on-site equipment inventory.

Great Benefits!

• FREE Health Insurance (higher plans available at tiered cost).
• FREE Dental & Vision Insurance for Employee.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance.
• Tool Purchasing Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.

Requirements

What Do We Want To See?

• EPA 608 (Universal certification preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration (VRF system experience is a plus).
• Expertise in electrical wiring and temperature controls.
• Valid driver’s license.