HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech • Irvine, CA

70d

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, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians perform maintenance and emergency service, including after-hours on-call rotations, and document service details using company-provided iPads. They maintain their company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory; communicate with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and teammates; identify additional service opportunities; and interpret technical instructions and safety information. The position requires travel to customer sites and may occasionally involve work in an office environment.

The position offers a compensation range of $23.00 to $45.00 per hour. Benefits and incentives include a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates, seasonal bonuses, a company van and gas card, paid port-to-port travel, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as an HVAC/R field technician.
• EPA certification and a valid driver’s license.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and work plans.
• Basic comfort with 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 to explain service findings and updates, understand and respond to job-related questions and safety instructions, interpret technical information, and complete service records.
• May require a journeyman's license in some states and state-specific licenses.
• Ability to safely work 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.
• Physical stamina and endurance for repetitive tasks and extended activity.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
• Perform maintenance and emergency service as needed, including after-hours on-call rotations.
• Accurately document service details using company-provided iPads.
• Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
• Communicate with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members regarding 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 and safety information and complete accurate service documentation.
• Travel to customer sites as needed and follow applicable safety procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates.
• Seasonal bonuses.
• 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