HVAC​/R Scholarship

About SCRSCR

SCRSCR has been family-owned and operated since 1957 and is the Midwest's leader in commercial refrigeration, HVAC, building automation, and food service design, installation, and maintenance. Serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and beyond, we have built a reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. At SCR, our employees are more than a team—they are family. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth because we know happy employees create happy customers.

SCR is seeking motivated students to participate in its Commercial/Residential Plumbing Scholarship Program. Participants have the option of gaining part-time paid work experience at SCR while enrolled and participating in an approved Plumbing program.

• Perseverance
• Integrity
• Family
• Stability
• Competency

• Enrolled in or in the process of enrolling in an HVAC/R Program. We can provide applicable school options if needed.
• Valid Class D driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to show initiative, deduction, mechanical ability, and academic achievement.
• Must work for two years post‑college graduation at one of our locations.
• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher during HVAC/R Program.
• Recipients must work for two years post‑college graduation at one of SCR’s locations (St. Cloud, Rochester, Mankato, or Baxter).

• Must have the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

• SCR Scholarship Program participants have the option of gaining part‑time and/or summer paid work experience at SCR while enrolled and participating in an approved program.

• Family‑like culture where you are known, not a number.
• Awesome bosses and managers stand beside you.
• Paid weekly—no waiting for your hard‑earned money.
• Year‑round, full‑time employment—stability you can count on.
• Performance reviews and pay increases are based on hours worked, with the potential for two increases per year.
• Opportunity to increase pay through overtime.
• Sundays paid at double time (only when on call).
• Company‑provided tools and equipment.
• Ride‑along training for the first 30–90 days to set you up for success.
• Generous profit sharing: 5‑10% of your annual salary.
• Great medical benefits (SCR pays 90% of employee coverage).
• FREE dental.
• Company vehicle and cell phone reimbursement.
• Cutting‑edge, technology‑driven company—stay ahead of the industry with the latest tools and systems.
• Unique and exciting work environment—maintain refrigeration systems in grocery stores and commercial facilities, ensuring food stays safe and operations run smoothly.
• Opportunities for continuing education and career growth.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Strong community reputation—join a company people trust.

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