Universal Service Technician - HVAC/R & Food Service

Nextech•Oxford, AL

About The Position

Nextech is hiring a Universal Service Technician to service commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment. The technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, replaces, adjusts, and calibrates equipment, diagnoses electrical, electronic, mechanical, gas, steam, airflow, temperature-control, and refrigeration issues within their training and certifications, and performs preventive maintenance, warranty repairs, and emergency repairs. The role also involves recommending parts replacements, corrective repairs, upgrades, and overhauls; identifying maintenance and safety concerns; and explaining service findings and solutions to customers. Technicians travel to customer sites, coordinate with dispatch, and participate in rotating on-call and emergency assignments, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. They document work and maintain their vehicle, tools, inventory, safety equipment, and work area. The role includes ongoing technical training, safety programs, and support for identifying additional service opportunities and evaluating accounts. Nextech provides a company van and gas card, dispatches technicians from home, and pays port-to-port travel time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of recent commercial HVAC/R field experience or at least 3 years servicing commercial kitchen equipment; equivalent relevant training and experience may be considered.
Strong working knowledge of commercial equipment and troubleshooting across electrical, electronic, mechanical, gas, steam, and refrigeration systems.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, service bulletins, and work plans.
EPA certification when performing regulated refrigerant-handling work, plus applicable certifications or licenses required for assigned work.
Ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently, manage changing priorities, and communicate professionally with customers, dispatchers, and supervisors.
Comfort using iPads, smartphones, computers, and electronic work-order systems.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; willingness to travel within the assigned service area and participate in rotating on-call assignments.
Commitment to safety, integrity, reliability, organization, customer service, and quality workmanship.
Willingness to expand technical skills across equipment categories and use a personal smartphone with a QR-code-capable camera for two-factor authentication if required.
Ability to lift, carry, position, and maneuver tools, parts, equipment, and ladders weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb and work safely from fixed and extension ladders up to 28–32 feet, potentially multiple times daily, including rooftop access while following equipment weight limits.
Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, push, pull, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to stand and walk on hard or slippery surfaces for periods routinely up to four hours and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to operate tools, equipment, mobile devices, and an assigned company vehicle safely, including occasional extended driving.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, on rooftops, and occasionally in office environments, with exposure to changing weather, heights, noise, moving machinery, and electrical hazards.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, follow safety procedures, communicate effectively, and identify equipment issues in the field.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in at least two specialties: commercial HVAC, refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment.
CFESA electrical and gas certifications for kitchen equipment service.
Steam certification or willingness to complete applicable training.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality, customer-focused service during each service call.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, replace, adjust, and calibrate commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
Diagnose electrical, electronic, mechanical, gas, steam, airflow, temperature-control, and refrigeration issues within the technician’s training and certifications.
Perform preventive maintenance, warranty repairs, and emergency repairs.
Recommend parts replacements, corrective repairs, equipment upgrades, and system overhauls.
Identify maintenance and safety concerns, communicate findings to service leadership, and explain equipment issues, completed work, and recommended solutions to customers.
Travel to customer locations, coordinate schedules with dispatch, communicate delays, and respond to rotating on-call and emergency assignments.
Document work, labor, parts, equipment information, recommendations, photos, receipts, and purchasing records in electronic work orders.
Maintain the company vehicle, tools, parts inventory, safety equipment, and work area.
Participate in technical training, industry seminars, and safety programs.
Identify additional service opportunities, assist with evaluating new and existing accounts, and perform related responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

Fully equipped company van and gas card.
Daily dispatch directly from home.
Paid port-to-port travel time.
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 a 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.