HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•San Diego, CA

31d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Service Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The technician diagnoses and repairs HVAC/R systems, including their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components, and performs installations, preventive maintenance, and emergency service. The role includes participation in after-hours on-call rotations and may require overtime, weekend, or holiday work. Technicians document service details using company-provided iPads, maintain their company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, and communicate with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures. They also identify additional service opportunities and accurately interpret technical instructions and safety information. The position offers hourly compensation of $37.00 to $45.00, with a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates and eligibility for seasonal bonuses. The company provides a fully equipped van and gas card, dispatch from home, paid port-to-port travel, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement. Benefits include multiple health plans, including a free employee-only option; dental and vision coverage beginning 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 other purchases. This is a physically active field role involving travel to customer sites, working at heights, handling tools and equipment, and performing repetitive physical tasks. Occasional work in an office environment is required.

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 to explain service findings, understand job-related questions and safety instructions, interpret technical information, and complete 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.
Physical stamina and endurance for repetitive tasks and extended activity, including standing, sitting, walking, and climbing ladders throughout the day.
Continuous use of vision, hearing, and verbal communication.
Ability to operate work-related equipment such as iPads, cell phones, and computers.

Nice To Haves

A Journeyman's License may be required in some states.
State-specific licenses may 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.
Accurately document service details 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, and 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.
Dispatch directly from home.
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.