Refrigeration Technician
About The Position
CKP Heating and Cooling is hiring an experienced Refrigeration Technician for its growing commercial service team. This is a full-time, direct-hire role with a family-owned commercial and residential HVAC contractor based in North Canton, Ohio. The technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains commercial refrigeration equipment, including walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in cases, ice machines, beer and beverage systems, restaurant refrigeration, condensing units, evaporators, compressors, expansion valves, and refrigeration controls. Service customers are located throughout Northeast Ohio, including restaurants, hotels, nursing homes, warehouses, manufacturing plants, travel centers, and other commercial buildings. The typical start time is 7 a.m.; the schedule is Monday through Friday with on-call duties. Pay is $20.00–$50.00 per hour, based on experience.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of commercial refrigeration experience preferred.
- EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
- Strong troubleshooting skills on refrigeration systems and controls.
- Brazing and soldering experience.
- Ability to regularly move, lift, and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- Comfort working in freezers, on rooftops, and in tight spaces.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on customer service.
- Strong listening and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- RETA certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Travel to scheduled commercial service calls each day.
- Diagnose and repair walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in cases, ice machines, and beverage systems.
- Troubleshoot refrigeration circuits, compressors, metering devices, defrost systems, and controls.
- Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and product loss.
- Recover, evacuate, and charge refrigerant in accordance with EPA rules.
- Braze and solder, and replace refrigeration piping and components.
- Respond to emergency calls when a cooler or freezer goes down.
- Explain problems and repair options clearly to customers.
- Recommend and sell maintenance agreements to current customers.
- Keep accurate service records, track parts usage, and maintain truck inventory.
- Arrive on time and follow a daily schedule with multiple appointments at different locations.
Benefits
- Health insurance with full medical coverage.
- Optional dental insurance.
- Optional vision insurance.
- 401(k) with 4% match after one year.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Training and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
