Refrigeration Service Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, and surrounding areas
Job type: Full-time
Compensation: $30–$38 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated technical ability
Experience: 3–5 years of commercial refrigeration service experience preferred

About the position

We are a growing commercial refrigeration and restaurant equipment company seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Technician to service, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment at restaurants and other commercial foodservice facilities throughout the Indianapolis area.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in diagnosing problems correctly, completing dependable repairs, and communicating professionally with customers. The ideal candidate can work independently on most service calls while collaborating with our team on more complex repairs, installations, and equipment startups.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, prep tables, and other commercial refrigeration equipment.

• Troubleshoot refrigeration-system problems, including temperature issues, refrigerant leaks, icing, defrost failures, and compressor or component failures.

• Diagnose electrical and control issues using wiring diagrams, meters, and manufacturer service information.

• Service and replace components such as compressors, evaporator and condenser fan motors, contactors, relays, temperature controls, defrost controls, and expansion valves.

• Perform leak testing, refrigerant recovery, pressure testing, evacuation, and charging using appropriate equipment and procedures.

• Complete preventive maintenance, including coil cleaning, drain maintenance, equipment inspections, and operating-condition checks.

• Assist with refrigeration equipment installation, startup, and commissioning as needed.

• Document diagnostic findings, operating readings, repairs, parts used, and recommended follow-up work.

• Explain findings and repair recommendations clearly to customers and company management.

• Maintain an organized service vehicle, parts inventory, tools, and work area.

• Follow company safety procedures and applicable refrigerant-handling requirements.

• Participate in scheduled overtime and an agreed-upon after-hours/on-call rotation.

Required qualifications

• Approximately 3–5 years of hands-on commercial refrigeration service experience.

• Ability to independently diagnose and repair common commercial refrigeration problems.

• EPA Section 608 certification appropriate to the equipment serviced; Universal certification preferred.

• Working knowledge of refrigeration cycles, superheat, subcooling, defrost systems, and electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to read wiring diagrams and use electrical and refrigeration diagnostic instruments.

• Experience with brazing, leak detection, recovery, evacuation, and charging.

• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the company’s vehicle insurer.

• Strong customer-service skills, dependable attendance, and accurate documentation.

• Ability to perform essential field duties, including accessing equipment, using ladders, and working in hot or cold environments, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Preferred qualifications

  • Experience servicing restaurant and commercial kitchen refrigeration equipment.

  • Ice machine troubleshooting, repair, cleaning, and sanitation experience.

  • Experience with walk-in cooler/freezer startups and commissioning.

  • Familiarity with electronic refrigeration controllers and manufacturer diagnostic tools.

  • HVAC service experience.

  • Experience helping train apprentices or less-experienced technicians.

  • Technical school training or manufacturer service certifications.

  • Compensation and benefits

    • $30–$38 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skills.

    • Take home service Van High Transit

    • Paid Holidays And 1 Week PTO after 90 days

    • Will provide insurance compensation

    • Company provided uniforms and phone/Tablet

    • Company paid training

    • NO ON CALL!!!