Refrigeration Service Technician - Commercial & Industrial

CoolSys•Pottsville, PA

About The Position

The Service Tech 3 - 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. The technician repairs and overhauls refrigeration and HVAC equipment, tests malfunctioning systems and components, performs preventative maintenance, diagnoses operating issues, and carries out minor construction and remodeling work, including installation startups. Work is generally performed in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service, or construction environments, and may involve heights, elevated noise, extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and exposure to dust. The role requires appropriate PPE and safe work practices. CoolSys describes its workplace as offering year-round, varied work, ongoing education and training, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) match, a quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and pet insurance. Compensation is listed as up to $45 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
Valid EPA certificate.
Three to five 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/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.
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.
Knowledge of proper material-handling techniques.
Knowledge of HVAC valve settings, preventative maintenance, locating leaks with a refrigerant leak detector, and reporting large refrigerant leaks.
Ability to demonstrate proper use of PPE and safety equipment.
Knowledge of level 2–3 experience/information.
Able to lift up to 60 pounds without assistance and sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.
Ability to use typical business tools, including email, Word, and Excel.
Able to work at heights using ladders and/or scissor lifts and in field conditions that may involve strenuous physical labor.
Able to perform the physical activities described, including walking, standing, driving, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting or moving items.
Pre-employment background screening, including criminal and motor vehicle record screening for driving positions, and drug testing are required.

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 repair work on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment, including air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machines, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors, and electric motors.
Perform preventative maintenance and diagnose equipment malfunctions and operating efficiency.
Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects, including startups of new installations.
Demonstrate CoolSys CARES values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, and Safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.