Universal HVAC/R & Kitchen Equipment Technician

Nextech; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Start Your Day from Home

Get Paid for All Your Time

Tool Allowance

Professional Growth

Outstanding Benefits

Generous Time Off

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Join Nextech, America'09s largest HVAC/R service provider, as a Universal Service Technician. You will service commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment, traveling to customer sites and working from a company van with a gas card.

Expect hands-on troubleshooting, PMs, and on-call shifts to ensure reliable operations for diverse commercial clients. We value quality workmanship, integrity, and customer-first service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA certification when performing regulated refrigerant-handling work; applicable industry certifications or licenses required for assigned work.
• 2+ years of recent commercial HVAC/R field experience or 3+ years servicing commercial kitchen equipment; equivalent training/experience considered.
• Demonstrated experience in at least two specialties—commercial HVAC, refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, gas, steam, and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and service bulletins.
• Proficient in using iPads, smartphones, and electronic work-order systems.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within service area; on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and calibrate commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
• Diagnose issues across electrical, electronic, mechanical, gas, steam, and refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, warranty and emergency repairs; recommend part replacements or system overhauls.
• Document completed work, parts, equipment, service recommendations, and photos in electronic work orders.
• Travel to customer locations; coordinate with dispatch; respond to on-call shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Keep company vehicle and tools organized; maintain inventory and safety equipment.
• Identify maintenance and safety concerns; communicate findings to leadership and customers clearly.
• Communicate effectively with customers, dispatchers, and supervisors about service needs and status.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

HVAC/R knowledge

Reading schematics & wiring diagrams

Customer service

Documentation in electronic work-order

Communication with customers/dispatch

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA certification for refrigerant handling

CFESA electrical and gas certifications (preferred)

Job description

Join Nextech, America'09s largest HVAC/R service provider, as a Universal Service Technician. You will service commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment, traveling to customer sites and working from a company van with a gas card.

Expect hands-on troubleshooting, PMs, and on-call shifts to ensure reliable operations for diverse commercial clients. We value quality workmanship, integrity, and customer-first service.