HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Edison, NJ

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R Technician to provide reliable, high-quality service to commercial clients. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Technicians perform maintenance and emergency service as needed, including 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 includes identifying additional service opportunities, reading technical instructions and safety information, and completing accurate service documentation. The position includes a company vehicle and gas card, dispatch from home, paid port-to-port travel, tool allowance, paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement. Compensation is listed at $35.00–$40.00 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.
Minimum of 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 to explain service findings and work updates, understand job-related questions and safety instructions, interpret technical information, and complete 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 after-hours on-call rotations.
Document service details 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.
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.
Dispatch directly from home.
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.