Lead Technician - Commercial Refrigeration Install

Nationwide Refrigeration, Inc.

Position:
As a Lead Technician, you’ll be responsible for installing new and replacement commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems—including walk‑ins, reach‑ins, ice machines, rack systems, and rooftop HVAC units. You’ll ensure every job meets our high standards and delivers a superior customer experience.

We are looking for positive attitudes and technical know-how. You’re hungry to grow as a professional and individual. You bring a can‑do attitude with a focus on solutions rather than problems. You come to work ready to be a professional, willing to learn, and prepared to treat EVERYONE you speak to with courtesy and respect.

Hours are 7:30 am‑5:30 pm M‑F (Weekends, overtime, and evenings as needed).

• Assist in all aspects of refrigeration and HVAC install work
• Serve in Service and Preventative Maintenance divisions as required
• Unload and move install equipment to job site
• Install, charge, startup new refrigeration systems as directed
• Remove debris and old systems and clean the job site
• Maintain electronic records for all work performed
• Perform training as required to improve knowledge and leadership ability

• Install walk‑in boxes to include building box using provided box panels; ensuring compartments are square and level, setting condensing units and evaporators, running refrigeration lines, charging and starting up systems.
• Install ice‑machines to include setting, basic plumbing, refrigeration runs to remote systems as necessary, startup and run.
• Install reach‑in refrigeration systems.

• High school diploma, GED, or completion from trade program or technical school.
• Basic knowledge of Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing principles
• 7–10 years of experience in refrigeration & HVAC
• Ability to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to follow instructions and guidance, as needed
• Ability to ensure safe work practices
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Track record of punctuality and dependability
• Ability to use computer tools and tablets including E‑Mail, Word

• Experience with Service Titan or comparable software tool
• Own all tools required for commercial refrigeration work
• Kitchen Equipment install experience preferred
• Welding experience is a plus

• Equity grant – you’ll be a company owner!
• Company Vehicle
• Medical/vision (70% company paid)
• Dental (50% company paid)
• 4 weeks vacation
• 401(k) plan, available after 6 months with a 4% match
• Short‑term disability, Long‑term disability company paid
• $20,000 Basic term life insurance
• AD&D insurance

• HVAC/R Systems

• HVAC Systems
• Refrigeration/Cooling Systems