HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech • Lexington, OH

27d

About The Position

Nextech is seeking an HVAC/R Service Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial customers. 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 travel to customer sites as needed. The position is dispatched from home and includes paid port-to-port travel.

The technician is responsible for documenting service details using company-provided iPads, 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 role also involves identifying additional service opportunities and explaining service findings and work updates in English.

This is a physically active field position requiring work at heights, lifting and maneuvering equipment, and performing repetitive physical tasks. Occasional work in an office environment is also required. Nextech offers a company van and gas card, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, benefits, paid holidays, 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.
• 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 customer and team communications, understanding job-related questions and safety instructions, interpreting 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 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach into confined spaces, and perform twisting, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Ability to sustain repetitive tasks and extended activity; 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 and occasionally work in an office environment.
• Ability to follow applicable safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
• Perform installations, preventive maintenance, and emergency service as needed.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotations.
• Accurately document service details 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 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 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