Senior HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

ATOMS Careers page•Newark, NJ

2d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

CloudKitchens is hiring a Senior HVAC & Refrigeration Technician for a field-based role in the Newark, New Jersey area. The technician will maintain and troubleshoot commercial HVAC/R systems across modern, standardized commercial kitchen facilities, combining hands-on repair with system diagnostics and facility support. The role involves local travel between sites, with employees returning home daily, and a Monday–Friday schedule with an on-call rotation and overtime opportunities. The work is approximately 70% hands-on HVAC/R maintenance and repair, 20% troubleshooting and diagnostics onsite and remotely, and 10% inspections, reporting, and system verification. The position may offer opportunities to grow into Facilities or Regional leadership roles. CloudKitchens transforms underutilized properties into smart kitchens to support restaurateurs and online food delivery. The company describes this role as part of a rapidly growing operation and offers collaboration with engineering, senior technicians, onsite teams, vendors, and other colleagues.

Requirements

At least 4 years of commercial HVAC/R experience.
Experience working with rooftop units, ventilation systems, or refrigeration (WIC/F).
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally between sites.

Nice To Haves

HVAC Universal certification, EPA certification, trade school training, or equivalent.
Experience in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-site facilities.
Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on commercial HVAC/R systems, including WIC/R, RTUs, exhaust fans, hoods, make-up air units, and DOAS systems.
Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues across multiple sites.
Support refrigeration and kitchen ventilation systems.
Conduct site inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
Perform basic electrical and plumbing maintenance as needed.
Coordinate with external vendors for specialized repairs and warranty work.
Use Building Management Systems (BMS) to monitor performance and diagnose issues.
Provide remote troubleshooting support to onsite teams and vendors.
Review startup, testing, and balancing reports to verify system performance.
Assist with new facility openings by verifying installation and system functionality.
Identify issues early at new facilities and coordinate corrective actions.