HVAC/R Service Technician

CoolSys•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

CoolSys is hiring an HVAC/R Service Technician to repair, maintain, diagnose, and test commercial refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment. The work includes servicing equipment such as compressors, air handlers, water pumps, control devices, ice machines, condensers, gas furnaces, electric motors, display cases, and walk-in boxes. The technician also performs preventive maintenance and minor construction or remodeling work, including startup of new installations. The role requires timely attendance as scheduled, accurate work records, and adherence to company policies, safety practices, and the CoolSys CARES culture. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, trade or technical school classes or equivalent work experience, an EPA certificate, and at least five years of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical experience. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. Pre-employment background screening and drug testing are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
Valid EPA certificate.
At least five years of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical experience.
Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of single-phase compressor components and single-phase motor control circuits.
Ability to use an ohmmeter and verify that a capacitor is in good condition.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of defrost circuits and verify that a defrost termination is functional.
Knowledge of schematics and wiring diagrams.
Ability to identify refrigeration components and explain their functions.
Ability to leak-check a single-compressor system properly.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
Ability to set up an LPC as the primary temperature control and as a pump-down safety control.
Ability to determine superheat and set expansion valve superheat.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
Knowledge of gas furnace component functions and safety precautions.
Ability to recover refrigerant from a refrigeration system properly.
Ability to change oil in a vacuum pump and properly connect a gauge set for evacuation.
Knowledge of the reporting procedure for a large refrigerant release.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without assistance and sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Ability to use typical business tools, including email, Word, and Excel.
Pre-employment background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle record checks for driving positions, and drug testing are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets.
Familiarity with single systems and rack systems, and prior work on display cases and walk-in boxes.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time as scheduled by the supervisor.
Repair and overhaul compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices, and similar machinery.
Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
Perform general repairs on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, including air-conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machines, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors, and electric motors.
Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions and operating efficiency.
Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects, including startups of new installations.
Embody the CoolSys CARES culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.