HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The technician diagnoses and repairs HVAC/R systems and their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components; performs maintenance and emergency service, including after-hours on-call rotations; and handles installations and preventive maintenance. The role includes documenting service using company-provided iPads, maintaining a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, communicating service needs and work status with customers and colleagues, identifying additional service opportunities, and interpreting technical instructions and safety information. The position includes a company vehicle and gas card, dispatch directly from home, paid port-to-port travel, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement. Compensation is listed at $25.00–$35.00 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 is available for qualified candidates, and seasonal bonuses may also be earned. This is a physically active field role requiring travel to customer sites, work at heights, lifting and maneuvering equipment, and performing repetitive physical tasks. The employee may also occasionally work in an office environment and must follow applicable safety procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be provided under the ADA when essential job functions can still be safely performed.

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.
Effective spoken and written English communication for explaining service findings, understanding job-related questions and safety instructions, interpreting technical information, and completing service records.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed.
Ability to work safely 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 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 and 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 and emergency service as needed, including after-hours on-call rotations.
Perform installations and preventive maintenance.
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, 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.
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.