Refrigeration Service Technician

CoolSys • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Service Tech 4 - Refrigeration troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs refrigeration systems for commercial or industrial clients. The role handles complex technical issues, guides junior technicians, and supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of refrigeration equipment. It includes repairing and overhauling mechanical and electrical equipment, testing malfunctioning systems, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment malfunctions, and completing minor construction, remodeling, and installation startup work.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes, a valid EPA certificate, and passing Tech Skills level 4 with a score of 80% or better. Applicants need 3–5 years of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical experience. Experience with refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets is a strong plus.

CoolSys advertises compensation of $28–$42 per hour, depending on experience, and a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience. The company also describes ongoing education and training, comprehensive benefits, year-round work, and additional perks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
• Pass Tech Skills level 4 with a score of 80% or better.
• Valid EPA certificate.
• 3–5 years of experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical work.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of single and multiple-unit systems, rack systems, parallel racks, rack control units, display cases, and walk-in boxes.
• Strong knowledge of open circuits on a rack compressor control circuit.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and arc flash equipment.
• Knowledge of case lineups with electric defrost circuits.
• Knowledge of and ability to use an RS engineering sheet.
• Knowledge of minimum DA/RA and SST requirements for FF/IC systems.
• Ability to identify refrigeration floor plan symbols.
• Ability to take readings of compressor parameters and compression ratios and repair deficiencies.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time as scheduled by a supervisor.
• Repair and overhaul compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices, and similar machinery.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
• Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
• Perform general repairs on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, including air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors, and electric motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions and the operating efficiency of mechanical equipment.
• Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects, including startups of new installations.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and handle complex technical issues.
• Embody the CoolSys CARES culture: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, and Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid online training and access to state-of-the-art training facilities.
• Quarterly bonus plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, and theme parks.
• Pet insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000, depending on experience.

What This Job Offers

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