Journeyman HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Nextech•Tacoma, WA

49d

About The Position

Nextech is hiring a Journeyman HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician to provide reliable, high-quality HVAC/R service to commercial clients. The technician diagnoses and repairs HVAC/R systems, performs maintenance and emergency service, and supports installations and preventive maintenance. The role includes after-hours on-call rotations as needed and may require overtime, weekend, or holiday work. The technician documents service details using company-provided iPads, maintains a company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory, and communicates with customers and dispatch to coordinate service. The technician also identifies additional service opportunities and shares them with customers. The position starts daily from home, with a fully equipped company van and gas card, and includes paid port-to-port travel. Nextech offers a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for qualified candidates, eligibility for seasonal bonuses, a tool allowance, paid training, certification support, and education reimbursement. Benefits include multiple health plans (including a free employee-only option), dental and vision coverage after 30 days, free life insurance equal to annual salary, a 401(k) with a 50% company match on the first 6%, optional supplemental insurance, seven paid holidays, paid time off, and discounts on travel, auto, dining, and more. Compensation is $45.00–$60.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of recent experience as an HVAC/R field technician.
EPA certification and a 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.
May require a Journeyman's License in some states and state-specific licenses.
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 operate work-related equipment such as iPads, cell phones, and computers.
Ability to occasionally work in an office environment and comply with 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.
Document service details using company-provided iPads.
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
Communicate with customers and dispatch to coordinate scheduling and service delivery.
Identify additional service opportunities and share them with customers.
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.
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 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.