Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $50/hour

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000

Education & training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) match

Quarterly bonus plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Service Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems for commercial or industrial clients. You will guide junior technicians and ensure safe, efficient operation of equipment in diverse environments.

The role requires 5+ years in HVAC/refrigeration, knowledge of compressors, controls, and safety protocols. A valid EPA certificate is essential, with physical stamina to lift up to 60 lbs and operate across different sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Tech Skills level 5 with 80% or better required.
• Valid EPA certificate required.
• 5+ years' experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time as scheduled by supervisor.
• Repair and overhaul compressors, water pumps, air handlers and control devices.
• Test malfunctioning systems using electrical/mechanical skills.
• Provide preventative maintenance and diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform work on minor construction and startups of new installations.
• Demonstrate PPE and safety equipment; follow all safety policies.

Skills

HVAC/R experience

Electrical knowledge

Ice machines & gas furnaces

System components knowledge

Copeland compressor troubleshooting

PPE & safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tech Skills level 5 (80%)

Valid EPA certificate

Job description

Benefits

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees.

• Competitive Compensation: Upto $50/hour (DOE)
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $3,000.00 DOE
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

WHY COOLSYS?

No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

• Competitive Compensation: Upto $50/hour (DOE)
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $3,000.00 DOE
• Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.
• Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
• Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join Us

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth!

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Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

The Service Tech is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration systems. They are expected to handle complex technical issues, provide guidance to junior technicians, and ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of refrigeration equipment for commercial or industrial clients.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ability to report to work in a timely manner as scheduled by supervisor.
• Repair and overhaul equipment such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices and other similar machinery.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
• Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
• Provide general repair work on refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors and electric motors.
• Provide preventative maintenance activities; diagnose equipment malfunctions and operating efficiency of mechanical equipment.
• Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including startups of new installations.
• Embodies the CoolSys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education / Training

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• Must have passed Tech Skills level 5 with an 80% or better.
• Valid EPA certificate.

Work Experience / Skills

• 5+ year's experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical required.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets a strong plus.
• Knowledge of components of single systems and rack systems along with previous work on display cases and walk-in boxes.
• Ability to troubleshoot a Copeland compressor, a blown control circuit fuse, test an oil failure control, and test a Copeland Demand Cooling control.
• Knowledge of solid-state controls and devices.
• Knowledge of proper pressure settings.
• Knowledge of supermarket receivers and their proper level.
• Understanding of the difference between hot and Kool gas defrost systems.
• Ability to identify and describe functions of major EMS components and understand RO and AI boards and their addressing requirements.
• Ability to use a suction data log.

Knowledge of a case lineup with electric defrost circuit and a walk-in freezer box.

Ability to demonstrate proper PPE and safety equipment.

Knowledge of level 2-4 experience/information.

Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with no assistance and be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.

Valid driver’s license.

Good driving record.

Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.

Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.

CoolSys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics are encouraged to apply.

Pre-employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing arerequiredfor all positions. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

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