HVAC​/R Service Technician

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

Everything we do is customized for your industry, your location, and your exact needs.

A family-run business with family values, South-Town prides itself on being one of the best places to work in the Midwest. That means our employees stay – some have been with us since the late 1970s and early 1980s, and it's not unusual for staff to refer family members and friends to the team.

• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Family
• Stability
• Competency

• Have a basic understanding of the mechanical, electrical, energy management and electronic components to operate and drive HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, including but not limited to RTU's, 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 that require an individual possessing traits of decisiveness, initiative, tact, judgment, integrity, dependability, and the ability to communicate in a credible manner.
• Serving as a member of the STR team displaying timely, efficient and profitable accomplishment of assigned jobs and tasks.
• Performing supervised and unsupervised basic HVAC/R tasks, i.e. changing filters, coil washing, and basic troubleshooting of equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform progressively more difficult technical roles as time progresses.

• South‑Town Refrigeration and Mechanical is a contractor with Local 33. Must be willing to join the union if not already a member.
• Must have completed or is 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 with the state as a Registered Unlicensed PLT or apply for your Registered Unlicensed PLT within 90 days of your start date.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to work efficiently given time pressures, non‑standard schedule, extreme weather conditions, varying customer needs and demands, and back‑log constraints.
• Knowledge and proven skills in accurately diagnosing and efficiently accomplishing a job to 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 a combination of self‑study, workshops, and other development activities.

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds as necessary and up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to climb up and down a ladder carrying tools, equipment, and/or parts in a safe manner.

• Full union benefits (see Local 33) & sick pay.
• Union wage scale and benefits depending 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.
• Being a valued & appreciated team member of a premier family‑owned company.

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