Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Overview

We’re seeking a highly skilled Commercial Refrigeration Technician to join a growing team supporting clients across a wide range of commercial and industrial environments. In this hands-on field role, you’ll lead service, diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration systems. You’ll serve as a senior-level technician and mentor, ensuring high standards in safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician with deep technical knowledge, strong troubleshooting ability, and leadership skills to contribute to complex, high-demand refrigeration service projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis and repair of commercial refrigeration systems, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and electrical controls.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, performance testing, and system inspections.
• Perform service repairs on ice machines, coolers, and freezers using standard practices (Superheat, Subcooling, Delta T analysis).
• Replace defective components and ensure system reliability and code compliance.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch and clients to ensure timely service completion and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate service records and provide detailed documentation of all work performed.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians and apprentices, sharing best practices and training support.
• Ensure team adherence to safety protocols, company policies, and industry standards.

Background Profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or technical certification preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification (Required)
• Minimum 7+ years of experience servicing commercial refrigeration systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• OSHA 10 or 30 Certification preferred.
• Experience with field diagnostics, refrigerant handling, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call and emergency shifts as needed.
• Strong customer service mindset and clear communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills (e.g., work order software, reporting tools).

Preferred

• Experience in high-demand commercial environments such as distribution centers, healthcare, universities, or airports.
• Experience with modern refrigeration control systems and IoT-based diagnostics.
• Leadership experience or formal mentoring/training of junior technicians.

Physical & Behavioral Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform physical duties such as climbing, kneeling, crawling, and standing for long periods.
• Strong reasoning skills to solve complex technical problems in the field.
• Comfortable reading technical schematics, manuals, and instructions.