HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Houston, TX

27d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Service Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role involves diagnosing and repairing HVAC/R systems and their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components; performing installations, preventive maintenance, and emergency service; and documenting service work using company-provided iPads. Technicians maintain their company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, communicate with customers and internal teams about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety, and identify additional service opportunities. The position includes after-hours on-call rotations and may require overtime, weekend, or holiday work. Technicians are dispatched from home and use a fully equipped company van. The role is physically active and requires travel to customer sites, work at heights on ladders, handling tools and equipment, and performing varied movements and repetitive tasks. Occasional work in an office environment is also required. Nextech offers a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, seasonal bonuses, paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of recent experience as an HVAC/R field technician.
EPA certification and a valid driver’s license.
A Journeyman's License may be required in some states; state-specific licenses may also be required.
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 for the position’s essential duties, including explaining findings and updates, understanding 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.
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 and 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.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
Perform maintenance, installations, and emergency service as needed, including after-hours on-call rotations.
Document service details accurately using company-provided iPads.
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory to high standards.
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 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.
Eligibility for seasonal bonuses.
Fully equipped company vehicle and gas card.
Dispatch directly from home.
Paid port-to-port travel.
Tool allowance.
Paid training and certification support.
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 a 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.