Commercial Kitchen Refrigeration Technician

Overview

Join the best in the industry at Nextech and embark on a rewarding career journey! For over 30 years, we’ve built our success on a foundation of Quality, Value, and Integrity, fostering enduring partnerships with thousands of satisfied customers. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Nextech sets itself apart as America’s largest HVAC/R service provider. If you pride yourself on quality work, integrity, and dedication, we want you on our team.

• Provides the highest level of customer service, technical ability, and quality to our customers.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs most standard refrigeration units for commercial customers such as reach‑in coolers and freezers, beverage dispensers, walk‑in coolers and freezers, and rack units.
• Diagnoses and repairs electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of commercial refrigeration systems.
• Travels to job sites in assigned service area and works with assigned Dispatcher(s) to ensure schedule is maintained and delays are properly communicated to customers.
• Available to work nights and weekends on a rotating basis to address emergency service needs for customers.
• Maintains good working order of company vehicle, including cleaning and organizing, and washes vehicle a minimum of once per week.
• Maintains proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment upon arrival, including make, model, serial number, type of fuel, and pictures as necessary.
• Documents details of services and parts provided to customers electronically through company‑provided cell phone and/or iPad applications.
• Diagnoses a variety of service issues, obtains necessary replacement parts, calibrates systems according to manufacturer specifications, and clearly communicates the issue(s) and recommended solutions to the client.
• Participates in company‑provided training opportunities and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Identifies and reports potential opportunities for additional business to management.
• Follows all environmental regulations, including the handling and disposal of refrigerants, in accordance with EPA guidelines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Proficient in reading schematics, work plans, and using diagnostic tools, refrigerant recovery equipment, and specialized instruments.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced understanding of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly dependable and consistent in delivering quality work.
• Enthusiastic, with strong integrity, craftsmanship, and a positive attitude.
• Basic computer skills for communication and documentation using iPads and/or cell phones.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Committed to delivering high levels of customer service consistently.
• Specific Industry Certification/License: EPA Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of recent Refrigeration Technician field experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and/or talking.
• Able to alternate between standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.
• Able to operate an iPad, cell phone, computer, and/or other office/work‑related machinery.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Able to travel as needed on a daily basis.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly requires climbing.
• Occasionally able to work in office environment as needed.

• Company Vehicle – Company‑provided vehicle and gas card.
• Dispatched from Home Daily – Start and end your day from the comfort of home.
• Paid Port‑to‑Port – Get paid for travel time.
• Tool Allowance – Support for equipment.
• Paid Training & Ongoing Development – Fully paid initial and continuous training, educational reimbursements.
• Top‑Tier Health Insurance – Includes a free employee‑only plan.
• Dental & Vision Coverage – Starts after your first 30 days.
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, and Supplemental Life coverage.
• FREE Life Insurance – Coverage equal to your annualized pay at no cost.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions.
• Generous Time Off – Seven paid holidays and PTO.
• Extra Perks – Discounts on travel, auto, food, and more.

USD $30.00/Hr – USD $40.00/Hr