HVAC​/R Service Technician

Overview

At Cool Sys, we offer stability, growth, and industry‑leading benefits. Newsweek named us one of America’s Greatest Workplaces. We serve diverse customers and invest in our team with competitive compensation ($35‑$42/hr), a sign‑on bonus up to $3,000 DOE, ongoing education and training, comprehensive benefits, year‑round diverse work, and extra perks like quarterly bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and discounts.

• Arrive on time as scheduled by supervisor.
• Repair and overhaul equipment such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices, and other similar machinery.
• Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
• Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
• Provide general repair work on refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors, and electric motors.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities; diagnose equipment malfunctions and operating efficiency of mechanical equipment.
• Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including start‑ups of new installations.
• Embodies the Cool Sys CARES culture (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience, and trade or technical school classes.
• Valid EPA certificate.
• 3–5 years experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical.
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical.
• Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with single systems and rack systems, and previous work on display cases and walk‑in boxes.
• Knowledge of components in a single‑phase compressor and single‑phase motor control circuit.
• Ability to use an ohmmeter.
• Ability to verify a capacitor is in good standing.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of defrost circuits.
• Knowledge of schematic and wiring diagram.
• Ability to identify/explain function of refrigeration components.
• Ability to properly leak‑check a single‑compressor system.
• Ability to demonstrate proper PPE and safety equipment.
• Ability to set up LPC as the primary temperature control and as a pump‑down safety control.
• Ability to determine superheat and set expansion valve superheat.
• Ability to verify a defrost termination is functional.
• Ability to demonstrate proper tasks for performing preventative maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Ability and knowledge of the functions and safety precautions of the components of a gas furnace system.
• Ability to properly recover refrigerant from a refrigeration system.
• Ability to change oil in a vacuum pump.
• Ability to properly hook up a gauge set for evacuation.
• Knowledge of reporting procedures for a large refrigerant release.
• Knowledge of level 2 experience/information.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. without assistance and be able to sit and/or stand for several hours.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including e‑mail, Word, Excel, etc.

Pre‑employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. Cool Sys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.

Cool Sys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals—regardless of age, race, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, or other characteristics—are encouraged to apply.