Refrigeration Service Engineer

Koch Environmental; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k retirement with company match

Monthly performance-based bonus

Company vehicle and tools

Job summary

Koch Environmental in Rochester, NY is seeking a Service Engineer to join their team. This role involves diagnostics, maintenance, and installation of commercial refrigeration systems. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a readiness to engage in ongoing training.

The company offers competitive compensation, including paid vacations, performance bonuses, and a 401k plan. This is a unique opportunity to work in a growing organization that values professional development and team spirit.

Qualifications

• 3 years of commercial refrigeration experience required.
• Experience with cascade or ultra-low temperature systems preferred.
• Ability to work in clean rooms and test labs is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and service repairs for commercial refrigeration.
• Calibrate temperature and humidity, ensuring NIST traceability.
• Provide planned maintenance services for contract customers.
• Assist with equipment installation and startup.
• Engage in ongoing training both in-field and classroom.

Skills

Commercial refrigeration experience

Cascade systems knowledge

Ability to work in controlled environments

Interest in ongoing education

Job description

Koch Environmental specializes in ultra-low temperature refrigeration, environmental test chambers and other scientific equipment. We are a local, privately owned, and family operated merit-based company. This new position is in response to our recent growth. We have a team of positive professionals who love what they do and the clients we support. We need a like-minded individual to help make our vision a reality.

Job Description

Position Overview: Working within a team, and supported by our technical manager, a service engineer supports every aspect of our customers test equipment. We provide reactive service, planned maintenance, calibrations and installations of new test chambers. We also recondition used equipment, perform control retrofits, and conduct in-house climatic testing. Our clients come from the optics, photonics, aerospace, defense, manufacturing and medical communities. A well-organized, motivated professional with a positive attitude will excel in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Diagnostics and service repairs for commercial refrigeration, including cascade systems
• Temperature & humidity calibration (NIST traceable and ISO 17025 accredited)
• Provide planned maintenance services for contract customers
• Assist with the installation and start up of new equipment
• Participate in regular training (field, classroom and OEM)

Qualifications

• 3 years of commercial refrigeration experience
• Cascade or ultra-low temperature experience preferred
• Experience with commercial refrigeration or laboratory equipment
• Ability to work in controlled environments, clean rooms and test labs
• Interest in moderate travel, ongoing education and bonus compensation

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:

• Paid holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, and sick time
• Hourly (based on education and experience)
• 401k retirement with company match
• Paid training / manufacturer training
• Monthly performance based bonus
• Company vehicle and tools
• Up to $2,500 hiring bonus based on experience
• Uniforms and footwear