Refrigeration Journeyman Commercial Service Technician

Ruby Mountain HVAC & Refrigeration LLC; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Company vehicle and fuel card

iPad and uniforms

Job summary

Ruby Mountain HVAC-R is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to join our Northern Nevada team. The role focuses on field diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and installations on commercial and light industrial refrigeration systems, with opportunities to mentor apprentices.

You will handle walk-in coolers/freezers, condensers, and related equipment, perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, and contribute to project scoping and quoting while thriving in a 24/7 service

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–3+ years of hands-on commercial refrigeration service experience.
• Certifications: EPA Universal Card and OSHA 10 (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable driving record.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; HVAC/R technical trade school certificate strongly preferred.
• Professional Traits: Reliable, mechanically proficient, strong troubleshooting skills, and able to work independently in a 24/7 service environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-ins, ice machines, supermarket rack systems, and commercial cold storage equipment.
• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, leak testing, brazing, and component replacements (compressors, TXVs, fan motors, electronic controls).
• Respond promptly to scheduled maintenance tasks, emergency breakdowns, and install calls across the Northern Nevada service territory.
• Assist with quoting small repair jobs and providing technical guidance to newer technicians.
• Maintain clean job-site documentation, digital work orders via company iPad, and accurate van inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/R technical trade school certificate

Job description

Ruby Mountain HVAC-R

is a dedicated, fast-growing company providing top-tier maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and installations to commercial and industrial facilities across Northern Nevada. We pride ourselves on delivering responsive, high-quality craft 24 hours a day. We are currently looking for a skilled, motivated Refrigeration Technician to join our team, take ownership of field service calls, and grow with us.

Pay Rate:

$35.00 – $50.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime, On-Call Pay & Bonuses

Position Overview

As a Journeyman Refrigeration Service Technician, you will handle field diagnostics, repairs, preventive maintenance, and installations exclusively on commercial and light industrial refrigeration systems. You will also assist with smaller project overviews, job scoping/quoting, and mentoring apprentice-level technicians when needed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-ins, ice machines, supermarket rack systems, and commercial cold storage equipment.

• Perform mechanical and electrical diagnostics, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, leak testing, brazing, and component replacements (compressors, TXVs, fan motors, electronic controls).

• Respond promptly to scheduled maintenance tasks, emergency breakdowns, and install calls across the Northern Nevada service territory.

• Assist with quoting small repair jobs and providing technical guidance to newer technicians.

• Maintain clean job-site documentation, digital work orders via company iPad, and accurate van inventory.

Work Hours & Schedule

• Standard Shift: Monday – Friday, typical start time 7:00 AM (occasional early mornings or evenings depending on job demands).

• On-Call: Rotating on-call schedule for after-hours and weekend emergency calls.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2–3+ years of hands-on commercial refrigeration service experience.

• Certifications: EPA Universal Card and OSHA 10 (or ability to obtain prior to start).

• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable driving record.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; HVAC/R technical trade school certificate strongly preferred.

• Professional Traits: Reliable, mechanically proficient, strong troubleshooting skills, and able to work independently in a 24/7 service environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $35.00 – $50.00/hour with weekly direct deposit.

• On Call Pay

• Performance & year-end bonus programs.

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

• Fully equipped company service vehicle with fuel card.

• Company-provided iPad and uniforms.