Start-up Technician Refrigeration - Commercial & Industrial

Position

Start-up Technician Refrigeration – Commercial & Industrial at Cool Sys – Refrigeration and HVAC Systems
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At Cool Sys we offer stability, growth, and industry‑leading benefits.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation: $35-$45 hourly, 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.
• 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.

• 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 including retro‑commissioning of supermarkets, 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 junior technicians and foremen, or other areas as needed.
• 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 experience.
• EMS Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration, especially parallel rack systems (CO2 a Plus).
• Experience and proficient knowledge of supermarket refrigeration.
• EPA I and II Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required at all times.
• Good driving record.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, and electrical systems.
• Expert knowledge of single systems, parallel racks, 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 ability to build strong relationships with customers, management, crew, and team.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing.
• Ability to multi‑task effectively.
• Travel, overnight, and overtime work as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule and that of others on a short‑term basis.

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the Cool Sys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success.

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.