HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Brainerd, MN

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems, including their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians perform emergency service and may participate in after-hours on-call rotations. The position uses company-provided iPads for service documentation and includes maintaining a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory. Technicians communicate with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and teammates about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures. They also identify additional service opportunities and explain findings and work updates to customers. The role requires reading technical instructions and safety information and completing accurate service records. Technicians are dispatched from home and travel to customer sites. The job is physically active, may involve working at heights and in confined spaces, and requires following applicable safety procedures. Nextech advertises compensation of $30–$50 per hour, a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates, and eligibility for seasonal bonuses.

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 findings and updates, understanding job-related questions and safety instructions, reading technical information, and completing service records.
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.
Ability to travel to customer sites and occasionally work in an office environment.
May require a Journeyman's License in some states.
May require state-specific licenses.

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.
Document service details accurately using company-provided iPads.
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
Communicate service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures to customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members.
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 van 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.