Refrigeration Service Technician at TAG Refrigeration Houston, TX

Refrigeration Service Technician job at TAG Refrigeration. Houston, TX.

Are you a certified HVAC / Refrigeration Technician with strong experience working on heavy-duty ice machines?

Looking for a place to build your career—not just another job?

The Arcticom Group Refrigeration (TAGR) is seeking Journey Level Refrigeration Technicians for commercial service work in and around the Houston, TX area

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair a wide range of heavy commercial and industrial ice machines
  , including large-capacity cuber, flaker, and nugget-style units used in grocery, food service, and industrial environments.
• Troubleshoot and service all mechanical and electrical components related to ice production equipment, including pumps, harvest systems, water systems, controls, and refrigeration circuits.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair additional refrigeration systems (self-contained coolers/freezers, single systems, and rack systems).
• Perform minor plumbing repairs related to ice machines and refrigeration equipment, including water supply lines, drain lines, cooling towers, and water‑cooled condensers.
• Inspect plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems to identify specifications and repairs needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on ice machines, including descaling, sanitizing, cleaning water circuits, replacing filters, and verifying proper ice production.
• Collaborate directly with grocery store managers, food service teams, and store directors to coordinate work on ice production equipment.
• Quote ice machine and refrigeration repairs, recommending replacement when appropriate.
• Maintain proper van stock, tools, and safety equipment for ice machine and refrigeration service work

• Strong diagnostic ability specific to ice machine refrigeration circuits, water systems, and control systems
  .
• Good judgment in the use of materials and parts for refrigeration and ice equipment repairs.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking during troubleshooting and repair.
• Professional communication skills with customers and internal teams.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with water, pumps, and high‑capacity refrigeration equipment.

• 2+ years of HVAC/R experience,
  including hands‑on work with commercial or industrial ice machines
  .
• Must be available for ON CALL work as needed.
• Ability to pass a physical/drug screen/background investigation/driving abstract as required

• EPA license highly desired.
• 2–3 years of experience specifically working with large commercial or industrial ice machines (Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Follett, etc.).
• Prior experience in grocery refrigeration or commercial HVAC/R highly desired.
• Related HVAC/R education or certifications preferred