HVAC​/R Service Technician

South-Town Refrigeration & Mechanical has been the Midwest's premier commercial refrigeration and mechanical service contractor since 1954. Family‑owned and operated, we provide customized world‑class service and equipment to customers in the Twin Cities and beyond.

As a family‑run business with strong family values, South‑Town prides itself on being one of the best places to work in the Midwest. Many employees have been with us for decades, and the team frequently refers family members and friends.

Perseverance / Integrity / Family / Stability / Competency

• Have a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, energy management, and electronic components to operate and drive HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, including RTUs, mini‑split systems, racks, condensing units and self‑contained refrigeration equipment.
• Install equipment or parts and perform general maintenance on both HVAC and Refrigeration equipment.
• Customer based activities requiring decisiveness, initiative, tact, judgment, integrity, dependability, and the ability to communicate credibly.
• Serve as a member of the STR team, displaying timely, efficient and profitable accomplishment of assigned jobs and tasks.
• Perform supervised and unsupervised basic HVAC/R tasks, such as changing filters, coil washing, and basic troubleshooting of equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Progressively take on more difficult technical roles over time.

• Contractor with Local 33 – must be willing to join the union if not already a member.
• Must have completed or be in the process of completing a 2‑year degree in HVAC/R.
• Must be EPA certified for handling refrigerant.
• Must have a PLT license or be registered as a Registered Unlicensed PLT, or apply for a Registered Unlicensed PLT within 90 days of start date.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressures, non‑standard schedules, extreme weather conditions, varying customer needs, and backlog constraints.
• Knowledge and proven skills in accurately diagnosing and efficiently completing jobs for the mutual benefit of the customer and the organization.
• Mechanical ability and excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Current driver’s license.
• Interest and initiative in maintaining HVAC and Refrigeration skills through self‑study, workshops, and other development activities.

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds as needed and 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to climb up and down a ladder carrying tools, equipment, and parts safely.

• Full union benefits (see Local 33) and sick pay.
• Union wage scale and benefits based on experience and licenses.
• Year‑round, full‑time employment – stability you can count on.
• Paid weekly – no waiting for your hard‑earned money.
• Cutting‑edge, technology‑driven company – stay ahead of the industry with the latest tools and systems.
• A valued and appreciated team member of a premier family‑owned company.

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