HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech • Kankakee, IL

15d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring an HVAC/R 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 perform maintenance and emergency service, including participating in after-hours on-call rotations, and document service details using company-provided iPads.

The position includes maintaining a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory; communicating with customers, dispatch, supervisors, and team members about service needs, equipment issues, work status, and safety procedures; and identifying additional service opportunities. Technicians must read and interpret technical instructions and safety information and complete accurate service documentation. Work begins with dispatch from home, and travel between locations is paid port-to-port.

This is a physically active field role requiring travel to customer sites, work at heights, and frequent lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling. Occasional work in an office environment is required. The position 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.
• 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 explaining service findings, understanding job-related questions and safety instructions, interpreting technical information, and completing 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 lbs.
• 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, including standing, sitting, walking, and climbing 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.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed and occasionally work in an office environment.
• Ability to follow applicable safety procedures.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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