HVAC​/R Start-up Technician - Commercial & Industrial

Overview

At Cool Sys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry‑leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named Cool Sys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with competitive compensation, ongoing education and training, comprehensive benefits, year‑round diverse work, and extra perks.

• Competitive Compensation: $35–$45 hourly DOE
• Sign on Bonus up to $7,500 DOE
• Ongoing Education & Training:
  Access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and paid online training.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k).
• Year‑Round, Diverse Work:
  Consistent, interesting projects across various industries and systems.
• Extra Perks:
  Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Refrigeration Start‑up Technicians are responsible for start‑up of supermarket refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately, and on time as well as assist with Energy Optimization (EO) projects. The ideal candidate should know advanced solid‑state controls; oil systems safety controls; mechanical sub‑cooling; introduction to head pressure controls for energy reduction; introduction to energy management systems (EMS);

refrigeration rack oil systems; advanced de‑frost diagnosis; and single and parallel compressor system start‑up in a supermarket environment. Technicians must carry the skillset of a Journeyman level which includes construction experience in performing installation of refrigeration systems including electrical, plumbing, and fixtures. The technician will function as the subject matter expert for processes, procedures, and projects, perform evacuations of parallel racks after verifying pressure tests, perform all EMS wiring and programming for all manufacturers of EMS systems, perform full start‑up of new parallel refrigeration systems and individual systems, lead small projects such as single case and condenser changeouts, assist with EO projects which would include retro‑commissioning of supermarkets for system performance or utility programs, EMS upgrades, leak detection upgrades, and gas conversion projects, work with local branch Service and Construction Managers between projects to assist in problematic stores, training for junior technicians and foremen, or other areas as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Coursework at an accredited vocational‑technical or trade school.
• 3+ years of supermarket EMS systems.
• EMS Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration; especially experience with parallel rack systems, CO2 and Plus*.
• EPA I and II Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, electrical systems, single systems, parallel rack systems, display cases, and walk‑ins.
• Ability to efficiently troubleshoot commercial and supermarket refrigeration equipment.
• Expert knowledge of EMS systems in supermarket applications for wiring and programming (CPC, Novar, Danfoss).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with the customers, management, crew, and team.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints on refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively.
• Travel, overnight, and overtime work as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize your work schedule and the work schedules of others on a short‑term basis.

Cool Sys is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals—including all ages, colors, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics—are encouraged to apply.

Pre‑employment background screening (criminal and MVR for driving positions) and drug testing are required for all positions. Cool Sys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance.