HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Willmar, MN

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial customers. The role involves troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance of HVAC/R systems, including their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians perform maintenance and emergency service as needed, including after-hours on-call rotations, and document service details using company-provided iPads. The technician maintains a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory; communicates with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures; and identifies additional service opportunities. The role requires reading and interpreting job-related technical instructions and safety information, completing accurate service documentation, and communicating in spoken and written English to perform essential duties. The job is physically active and includes travel to customer sites, working at heights, handling tools and equipment, and performing repetitive physical tasks. Occasional work in an office environment is also required. Nextech offers a company vehicle, paid port-to-port travel, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, education reimbursement, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and paid time off. Qualified candidates may receive a sign-on bonus and may qualify 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.
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 essential job duties.
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 lbs.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach into confined spaces, and perform twisting, pushing, and pulling tasks.
Ability to maintain stamina for repetitive tasks and extended activity, and 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

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 after-hours on-call rotations.
Document service details accurately using company-provided iPads.
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
Communicate service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures to customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members.
Identify additional service opportunities and share them with customers.
Read and interpret job-related technical instructions, schematics, work plans, and safety information.
Complete accurate service documentation in English.
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.
Company vehicle with 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.