HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech • Washington, PA

28d

About The Position

Nextech is seeking an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining HVAC/R systems and their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians may perform emergency service and participate in after-hours on-call rotations. The position is dispatched from home and involves travel to customer sites, customer communication, service documentation, and maintaining a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.

The role offers hourly compensation of $30 to $40, a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates, eligibility for seasonal bonuses, a fully equipped company van and gas card, paid port-to-port travel, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement. Benefits include multiple health plans, including a free employee-only option; dental and vision coverage after 30 days; free life insurance equal to annual salary; a 401(k) with a 50% company match on the first 6%; optional supplemental coverage; seven paid holidays; paid time off; and discounts on travel, auto, dining, and more.

This is a physically active role involving work at heights, lifting and handling equipment, repetitive activity, and travel to customer sites. The technician must follow applicable safety procedures and may occasionally work in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be provided under the ADA when essential job functions can still be safely performed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of recent experience as an HVAC/R field technician.
• EPA certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and work plans.
• Basic comfort using mobile apps and technology.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English for customer and team communication, understanding job-related questions and safety instructions, interpreting technical information, and completing service records.
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders up to 28–32 feet and operate equipment within manufacturer weight limits.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver tools and equipment, including extension ladders, up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach into confined spaces, and perform twisting, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Ability to maintain stamina for repetitive tasks and extended activity, and to stand, sit, walk, and climb ladders throughout the day.
• Ability to use vision, hearing, and verbal communication continuously.
• Ability to operate work-related equipment such as iPads, cell phones, and computers.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed and occasionally work in an office environment.
• May require a Journeyman's License in some states and state-specific licenses.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
• Perform maintenance and emergency service as needed, including participating in after-hours on-call rotations.
• Document service details accurately using company-provided iPads and complete service records in English.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
• Communicate with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures.
• Identify additional service opportunities and share them with customers.
• Read and interpret job-related technical instructions, schematics, work plans, and safety information.
• Travel to customer sites as needed and follow applicable safety procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 for qualified candidates.
• Eligibility for seasonal bonuses.
• Fully equipped company vehicle and gas card.
• Paid port-to-port travel.
• Tool allowance.
• Paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement.
• Multiple health plans, including a free employee-only option.
• Dental and vision coverage starting after 30 days.
• Free life insurance equal to annual salary.
• 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6%.
• Optional supplemental life, disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Seven paid holidays and paid time off.
• Discounts on travel, auto, dining, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED