HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech • Austin, TX

43d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Service Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance of HVAC/R systems, including their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians may perform emergency service and participate in after-hours on-call rotations.

The technician documents service details using company-provided iPads, maintains a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, and communicates 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 reading technical instructions and safety information.

Nextech has served commercial customers for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 team members. The company offers a company vehicle and gas card, home dispatch, paid port-to-port travel, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, health coverage options, paid time off, and other benefits. Compensation is listed as $20–$40 per hour, with 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.
• May require a journeyman’s license in some states and state-specific licenses.
• 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.
• Spoken and written English ability sufficient to explain service findings and updates, 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 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 travel to customer sites as needed 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 maintenance 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.
• Complete accurate service documentation.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates.
• Eligibility for seasonal bonuses.
• Fully equipped company van and gas card.
• Start the day from home and receive daily dispatch from home.
• Paid port-to-port travel.
• Tool allowance.
• Paid training.
• Certification support.
• Education reimbursement.
• Multiple health plans, including a free employee-only option.
• Dental coverage starting after 30 days.
• 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.
• Paid time off.
• Discounts on travel, auto, dining, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED