HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech • Concord, CA

28d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role includes diagnosing and repairing HVAC/R systems and their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components, as well as performing installations, preventive maintenance, and emergency service. Technicians may participate in after-hours on-call rotations and must accurately document service using company-provided iPads.

The technician is responsible for maintaining a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, and communicating with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures. The position also involves identifying additional service opportunities and sharing them with customers. Technicians must read and interpret technical instructions and safety information and complete accurate service documentation.

This is a physically active field role requiring travel to customer sites and occasional work in an office environment. Nextech provides a fully equipped company vehicle and gas card, dispatches technicians from home, pays port-to-port travel time, and offers training and certification support.

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 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 essential job duties, including explaining service findings, 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 to 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 for repetitive tasks and extended activity, and 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.
• Ability to work occasionally in an office environment and follow applicable safety procedures.
• A journeyman’s license may be required in some states; state-specific licenses may also be required.

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.
• 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.
• Complete accurate service documentation.
• 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.
• Daily dispatch from home.
• Paid port-to-port travel time.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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