Entry Level HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems

Posted 9 days ago

Full Time

Nashville, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assist in the repair, overhaul, and preventative maintenance of commercial heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment. Provide department support by processing work orders and ensuring customer needs are met efficiently.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and coursework at an accredited vocational/trade school. You possess 0-2 years of experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems, along with a valid driver's license and EPA certifications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HVAC

Refrigeration

Electrical

EPA Certifications

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Driving

Microsoft Excel

Job Description

Overview

WHY COOLSYS?

At CoolSys, we offer more than just a job—we provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of America’s Greatest Workplaces! As a large company serving diverse customers, we invest in our team with:

  • Competitive Compensation: $18-25/HR DOE
  • Ongoing Education & Training: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(K) match.
  • Year-Round, Diverse Work: Stay engaged with consistent, interesting projects throughout the year, working across various industries and systems to keep learning and growing.
  • Extra Perks: Quarterly bonus plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, pet insurance, and more.

Join us and advance your career while working with top-tier clients in the HVAC and refrigeration industry!


Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY 

This is an entry-level position for service. Position is responsible for assisting in the repair and overhaul equipment, refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately and on time. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Repairs and overhauls equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices that exceeds the customer’s expectations. 
  • Provides general repair work on refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment, such as air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors and electric motors. 
  • Provides preventative maintenance activities for customers by diagnosing equipment malfunction and any operating deficiency of the mechanical equipment to ensure quality work performance for the customer base. 
  • Provides department support by processing job tickets, work orders to the necessary department in a timely manner. 
  • Positive attitude toward necessary training from Specialist on the job. 
  • Provides support by picking up and delivering cases and installing cases. 
  • Drives company vehicle, when required, in a safe manner. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education / Training 

  • High school diploma or GED. 
  • Course work at an accredited vocational technical or trade school. 
  • 0 - 2 years' experience in commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical required. 
  • Must have passed Tech Skills level 1 with an 80% or better.   
  • Driver license and EPA Certifications. 
  • Basic knowledge of refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines, gas furnaces, and electrical. 

Work Experience & Skills 

  • Ability to install cases. 
  • Ability to troubleshoot. 
  • Good mechanical skills. 
  • Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, and management. 
  • Ability to take direction from Sr. Specialist or Supervisor. 
  • Good driving record. 
  • Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.  
  • Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Work Environment: 

This job typically operates in convenience stores, grocery stores, food service and/or construction environment with need to work at heights from ladders and/or Scissor lifts. Mechanical rooms can have elevated noise levels. The position regularly works near/with refrigeration/HVAC equipment that can expose the workers to extreme cold from refrigerant and high heat from brazing operations. This role routinely works in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. These conditions require employees to use the correct PPE and safe work practices. 

Physical Demands: 

This position is very active and requires excellent stamina to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. Employees are regularly required to walk and stand for long periods, hear, drive, sit, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, use hands and fingers, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 


Join Us

Today, there are 27 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brandsOur valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth! 

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CoolSys 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. CoolSys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance. 

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CoolSys - Refrigeration and HVAC Systems

CoolSys solves the most complex challenges in refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, engineering, and energy management. Operating nationwide, our team of over 3,700 experts delivers tailored solutions to help businesses cut costs, optimize critical equipment performance, and lower emissions. Our services encompass HVAC and refrigeration equipment sourcing, installation, repair, maintenance, monitoring, optimization, and expertise in low-GWP transition. We also offer MEPR/FP engineering and design-build services, integrated energy supply resilience and consumption optimization solutions, as well as used asset recycling and seamless multi-site rollouts across multiple states. Based in Southern California since 1997, CoolSys serves over 45,000 customer locations across various industries, including grocery, retail, industrial, data centers, education, healthcare, and government. Recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, CoolSys has experienced remarkable growth through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. We collaborate with companies that prioritize safety, excel in customer service, and uphold strong financial performance. To stay current on our professional solutions—engineering, program management, energy optimization, resilience, and equipment and facility solutions—follow CoolSys Professional Solutions: To learn more, visit coolsys.com
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