Senior Commercial Refrigeration Startup Technician

Climate Pros; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Climate Pros is seeking an experienced Construction Start-Up Technician to support pre-start, startup, and commissioning of commercial refrigeration systems across Florida. You will work with rack systems, display cases, and walk-ins, ensuring safety, leak-free operation, and proper documentation before handoff.

Travel up to 80% across the state is expected. A strong EPA certification and forklift/ OSHA familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have seven or more years of supermarket/commercial refrigeration experience.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, piping, and controls.
• Experience with energy-management controls and rack systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and commissioning documents.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and escalate risks.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert workmanship during pre-start, startup, and commissioning.
• Review drawings, specs, and startup docs before energizing equipment.
• Complete pre-start inspections and verify system readiness.
• Perform pressure testing, evacuation, and leak detection.
• Start and fine-tune single and rack systems, cases, and components.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control issues and resolve them.
• Configure refrigeration-control platforms and troubleshoot.
• Collaborate with project teams to drive timely resolutions.
• Deliver complete handoff with performance verification and open items.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Documentation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Universal EPA Certification

Valid state driver’s license

OSHA or related certifications

Tools

Novar

CPC

Danfoss

Micro Thermo

RDM

Job description

Climate Pros is seeking an experienced Construction Start-Up Technician to support pre-start, startup, and commissioning of commercial refrigeration systems across Florida. You will work with rack systems, display cases, and walk-ins, ensuring safety, leak-free operation, and proper documentation before handoff.

Travel up to 80% across the state is expected. A strong EPA certification and forklift/ OSHA familiarity are preferred.