Refrigeration Service Technician

Yellowstone Local; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Local represents TDI Refrigeration, a leader in commercial refrigeration and HVACR services, seeking field service technicians in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Earn $30–$70 per hour and access overtime opportunities while servicing industrial refrigeration systems.

You will diagnose complex equipment, rebuild compressors, troubleshoot controls, and work with ammonia and synthetic refrigerants. Use a company vehicle and advance your hands-on expertise with PLCs, microprocessors, and control

Qualifications

• Trade school education or equivalent hands-on experience in refrigeration, HVACR, mechanical systems, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of hands-on industrial refrigeration experience.
• EPA 608 Certification and valid driver's license.
• Experience servicing industrial refrigeration systems and compressors.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration equipment.
• Capable of compressor maintenance, rebuilds, and alignments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial refrigeration field service at customer locations from the Rancho Cucamonga, CA office.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial and heavy commercial refrigeration systems.
• Service and repair compressors (reciprocating, scroll, rotary, screw) and alignments.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems using electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic testing equipment.
• Install valves, electrical wiring, and related refrigeration components.
• Use oxy-acetylene for repairs and test lines for leaks.
• Startup and commissioning on ammonia and synthetic refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose computerized controls (PLCs, microprocessors) and control panels.
• Deliver professional customer service, manage time, and assist with proposals.
• Maintain truck inventory and complete work orders in SimPRO.

Skills

Troubleshooting refrigeration

Customer service

Communication skills

Ability to work overtime

Education

Trade school or equivalent HVACR education

EPA 608 Certification

Tools

SimPRO

Job description

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent TDI Refrigeration, an industry leader in commercial refrigeration and HVACR services.

Earn $30 to $70 per hour, access overtime opportunities, and use a company vehicle while servicing industrial and heavy commercial refrigeration systems.

If you have hands-on industrial refrigeration experience and enjoy diagnosing complex equipment, rebuilding compressors, and troubleshooting advanced refrigeration controls, this is an opportunity to put your expertise to work.

Based out of the Rancho Cucamonga office, you'll provide field service at customer locations, working with experienced refrigeration professionals while continuing to strengthen your technical skills.

What You’ll Get

• Earn $30 to $70 per hour based on experience.

• Access to available overtime opportunities.

• Use a company vehicle for field service work.

• Work with industrial and heavy commercial refrigeration systems.

• Gain hands-on experience with reciprocating, scroll, rotary, and screw compressors.

• Perform specialized compressor repairs, rebuilds, and alignments.

• Work with ammonia and synthetic refrigeration systems, including startup and commissioning.

• Expand your expertise in PLCs, microprocessors, and computerized refrigeration controls.

• Enjoy consistent field-based work across different customer locations and equipment.

• Continue developing specialized refrigeration and troubleshooting skills.

Why Refrigeration Service Technicians Choose This Role

• Work on complex industrial refrigeration systems that challenge and strengthen your technical expertise.

• Take ownership of service assignments from diagnosis through completed repairs.

• Build specialized experience in compressor maintenance, rebuilds, alignments, and advanced controls.

• Gain exposure to different refrigeration technologies and troubleshooting applications.

• Work alongside experienced professionals who understand industrial refrigeration and HVACR systems.

• Build strong customer relationships by delivering dependable service and technical expertise.

• Join a team that values accountability, reliability, initiative, and professional development.

What You'll Do

• Perform industrial refrigeration field service at customer locations, working from the Rancho Cucamonga, California office.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial and heavy commercial refrigeration systems.

• Service and repair reciprocating, scroll, rotary, and screw compressors, including compressor rebuilds, shaft seal replacements, and hot and cold compressor and motor alignments.

• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems using electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic testing equipment.

• Install expansion valves, control valves, electrical wiring, connections, and related refrigeration components.

• Use oxy-acetylene equipment for refrigeration repairs and installations, and test refrigeration lines, connections, and components for leaks.

• Perform startup and commissioning on ammonia and synthetic refrigeration systems.

• Diagnose computerized refrigeration controls, PLCs, microprocessors, and control panels.

• Deliver professional customer service, maintain strong customer relationships, gather project details, and assist with customer proposals.

• Complete accurate work orders, timecards, and required documentation on schedule using SimPRO.

• Maintain organized truck inventory, keep equipment ready for field service, and generate purchase orders for truck stock and job materials.

• Follow EPA regulations and maintain required certifications.

• Perform assigned work independently while coordinating with customers, vendors, and team members.

• Participate in overtime, on-call rotations, and flexible scheduling based on customer needs.

Required

• Trade school education or equivalent hands-on experience in refrigeration, HVACR, mechanical systems, or a related field.

• At least 2 years of hands-on industrial refrigeration experience.

• EPA 608 Certification.

• Valid driver's license.

• Experience servicing industrial refrigeration systems and compressors.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration equipment.

• Experience performing compressor maintenance, rebuilds, and alignments.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to manage priorities across multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Ability to perform assigned work independently with minimal supervision.

• Willingness to work overtime and participate in on-call schedules.

• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and represent TDI Refrigeration positively.

• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to perform field work around industrial equipment, noise, and varying environmental conditions

Preferred

• Ammonia refrigeration experience preferred but not required.

• RETA CARO Certification preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of industrial or heavy commercial refrigeration systems, synthetic refrigerants, refrigeration controls, PLCs, and microprocessors preferred.

TDI Refrigeration is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #green