Refrigeration Technician (Minneapolis)

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Life insurance

Weekly pay

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. seeks a Service Technician to travel and service industrial refrigeration equipment across North America. The role requires hands-on repair and maintenance experience with ammonia and Freon systems, plus strong electrical troubleshooting skills.

Expect a demanding tour schedule and strict safety standards. The position offers competitive compensation with benefits and opportunities to advance through training and apprenticeship options within a fully

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience with industrial refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of controls and electrical systems (high and low voltage).
• Universal EPA certification is required.
• Motor alignment experience is preferred.
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred; tobacco-free workplace policy applies.
• Pre-employment drug, felony, and motor vehicle record screenings are required; safety sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and support industrial refrigeration equipment at customer sites.
• Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon systems.
• Troubleshoot compressors, electrical controls, and alarm systems; conduct inspections.
• Adhere to all safety policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical controls

EPA certification

Motor alignment

RETA certification

Job description

Service Technician

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of industrial refrigeration and process cooling solutions, delivering custom engineered systems utilizing natural refrigerants such as ammonia and CO₂. Through a fully integrated approach encompassing engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, nationwide service, and advanced aftermarket solutions, Innovative supports customers across the food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America and around the world.

Unlike traditional engineering firms, contractors, or equipment suppliers, Innovative performs engineering, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, service, and ongoing customer support entirely in-house. This integrated model provides employees the opportunity to support projects throughout the complete lifecycle, from concept and design through manufacturing, installation, startup, operation, optimization, modernization, and long-term system support.

Job Role

A traveling Service Technician is responsible for the repair, maintenance, & support of industrial refrigeration equipment for our valued customers. A working knowledge of commercial & industrial refrigeration and electrical controls is required to be successful in this role.

Schedule

This position follows a 10-day tour schedule, traveling from Tuesday through the following week's Thursday, with every other Friday through Monday off, typically working 50-60 hours per week.

Pay

$30-$60/hour, dependent on experience

Key Duties

• Responsible for refrigeration repair and maintenance support to industrial accounts in food and beverage and refrigerated storage equipment ranging from 100 HP to 5,000 HP
• Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon refrigeration equipment commonly found in industrial applications
• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience required (supermarket/rack/industrial refrigeration systems)
• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage)
• Universal EPA certification
• Motor alignment experience
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred
• Company is a tobacco-free workplace and, as such, no tobacco products are allowed during the workday on the jobsite(s).
• Position requires a pre-employment drug screening, felony screening, and motor vehicle record screening
• This position is a safety sensitive position and will require pre-employment and regular drug testing

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, we provide a comprehensive and employee-focused benefits package designed to support your financial security, health, and work‑life balance:

• Generous retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 15%
• 401(k) student loan repayment match up to 15%
• Medical insurance with 75% of employee and family premiums covered by the company
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional supplemental insurance coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Competitive paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave
• Employee referral bonus program
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, training, and apprenticeship programs
• Access to employee discounts on cell phone plans, vehicle rentals, and other eligible services