HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Minneapolis, MN

88d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role includes troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians may perform emergency service and participate in after-hours on-call rotations. The position involves documenting service details on 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. Technicians are also expected to identify additional service opportunities and explain service findings and updates to customers. The job includes travel to customer sites and occasional work in an office environment. Nextech provides a fully equipped company van and gas card, dispatches technicians from home, and pays port-to-port travel time. The role offers paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, tool allowance, sign-on and seasonal bonus opportunities, 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.
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 service explanations, work updates, questions, safety instructions, technical information, and service records.
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 participating in 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 of 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 time.
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.