HVAC/R Service Technician

CoolSys•Morgantown, WV

About The Position

CoolSys is hiring an HVAC/R Service Technician to service, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment. The role includes diagnosing equipment and system malfunctions, repairing and overhauling mechanical and electrical components, performing preventive maintenance, and working on minor construction and remodeling projects, including startup of new installations. Technicians are expected to report as scheduled, maintain legible work records, follow company policies and applicable laws, demonstrate safe work practices, and embody CoolSys's CARES culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, and Safety. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid EPA certificate, and 3–5 years of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical experience. Work may involve refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, ice machines, gas furnaces, compressors, pumps, motors, display cases, and walk-in boxes. The technician must be able to perform the listed diagnostic, maintenance, refrigerant-handling, and system-control tasks, and meet the stated physical and driving requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
Valid EPA certificate.
3–5 years of experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical work.
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, and ability to identify and explain the function of refrigeration components.
Ability to properly leak-check a single-compressor system.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of PPE 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 demonstrate preventive maintenance tasks for HVAC systems.
Knowledge of the functions and safety precautions of gas furnace system components.
Ability to properly recover refrigerant from a refrigeration system.
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 and level 2 experience/information.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds without assistance and to 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Report to work in a timely manner as scheduled by the supervisor.
Repair and overhaul equipment such as 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 repair work 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 the operating efficiency of mechanical equipment.
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.