HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Chicago Heights, IL

39d

About The Position

Nextech is seeking an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and maintaining HVAC/R systems, including their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians may perform emergency service and participate in after-hours on-call rotations. The position is dispatched from home and includes paid port-to-port travel in a company-provided, fully equipped van. Technicians document service details using company-provided iPads, maintain their vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, and communicate 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 updates to English-speaking customers and colleagues. This is a physically active field position requiring travel to customer sites, work at heights, ladder use, lifting and maneuvering equipment, and frequent movement. Occasional work in an office environment may be required. The role requires following applicable safety procedures; reasonable accommodations may be provided under the ADA when essential job functions can still be performed safely.

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.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English for service explanations, job-related questions, safety instructions, technical information, and service records.
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 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; ability to stand, sit, walk, and climb ladders throughout the day.
Ability to use vision, hearing, and verbal communication continuously.
Ability to operate work-related equipment such as iPads, cell phones, and computers.

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.
Document service details accurately using company-provided iPads.
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
Communicate with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members regarding 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.
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 beginning 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.