Refrigeration Service Technician

PremiStar; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401K

Job summary

PremiStar is seeking a Refrigeration Service Technician to service, install and maintain commercial refrigeration systems across client sites in the United States. You will perform tests, analyze data, and provide customer recommendations to ensure optimal equipment performance.

Candidates should have 5+ years of maintenance experience in commercial refrigeration, EPA certification, and a valid Connecticut D2/S2 license. This field-based role requires physical stamina and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA certification required.
• Connecticut D2/S2 license required.
• 5+ years of maintenance & repair in commercial refrigeration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and troubleshoot equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Perform routine repairs and inspect test systems.
• Inspect and test system operations.
• Record faults and materials used on work orders.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and comply with safety policies.
• Assist with installation and equipment assembly.
• Generate and manage work orders addressing deficiencies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Interpreting blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA certification

Connecticut D2/S2 license

Tools

HVAC package units

Job description

What we offer

• Work-life balance.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• A great manager and team.
• A compelling work culture.
• A sense of purpose.
• Training

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Refrigeration Service Technician will service, install and maintain commercial refrigeration systems, perform tests and analysis of data to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and provide recommendations to customers as appropriate.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate and troubleshoot the condition of operating equipment and controls to ensure continued proper & safe operation.
• Perform routine repairs.
• Inspect and test systems operations.
• Determine customer concerns with their current refrigeration systems.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Discuss mechanical malfunctions with customers.
• Record and report all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders.
• Recommend, develop, or perform preventative or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, lubricating parts, or changing filters.
• Assist with other work in coordination with repair and maintenance teams.
• Install and connect components related to the industry.
• Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.
• Assemble, position, and install refrigeration equipment, following blueprints.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 + years of maintenance & repair experience in the commercial refrigeration trade.
• Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot the condition of operating equipment and controls to ensure continued proper & safe operation.
• Ability to perform routine repairs and inspect/test system operations.
• Ability to determine customer concerns with their current refrigeration systems.
• Compliance with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• EPA certification required.
• A current D2 or S2 Connecticut trade license required.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen hotside equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC package units preferred.

Competencies

• This position requires: stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, and moving or carrying objects or materials.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

Physical Demands

This role requires regular lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing, as well as the ability to lift and carry tools and equipment.

Work Environment

This job is largely a field-based position, with technicians traveling to customer sites to service, install, and maintain refrigeration equipment. Work is performed in varied environments, including commercial kitchens, walk-in coolers/freezers, and mechanical rooms, and may require exposure to varying temperatures and working conditions.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company's business operations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Benefits

$38.47 - $52.90 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental Vision Insurance, Health Saving Accounts, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life, AD&D and Accident Insurance, 401K, EAP, Sick and PTO to regular full-time employees.

Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship.