Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join a team that takes pride in doing it right the first time. Kalos Services’ Commercial Refrigeration Division delivers high-quality installations for major grocery, retail, and commercial clients across Florida. We’re a family-owned company with 20+ years of experience, known for integrity, craftsmanship, and a people-first approach. If you’re a detail-oriented refrigeration technician who loves working hands-on and ensuring every system runs flawlessly, we’d love to meet you.

Role Overview:

As a Commercial Refrigeration Technician, you will power up, test, and commission new systems so they operate safely, efficiently, and reliably for the long term. You’ll work independently in the field and collaborate closely with installation crews, controls technicians, and project managers to deliver a clean, on-time turnover.

You’ll be hands-on with rack systems, walk-ins, reach-ins, and associated c ontrol systems for commercial refrigeration installations.

Location and Travel

• Primary location: Orlando, FL (Central Florida)
• Regional travel to job sites

Schedule

• 40–50+ hours per week
• Some night work and on-call responsibilities require

Compensation

• $28–$38 per hou r, based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Power up and commission new commercial refrigeration systems.
• Program setpoints and verify functionality for control systems (e.g., Emerson, CPC, Danfoss).
• Perform pressure and leak tests, electrical checks, and refrigerant charge adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve start-up issues across electrical, piping, and mechanical components.
• Verify systems meet manufacturer specifications and project requirements prior to turnover.
• Document start-up conditions, commissioning data, and punch-list items.
• Collaborate with installation crews, controls technicians, and project managers.
• Facilitate a smooth transition to service and maintenance teams.

• 2+ years of commercial refrigeration installation, service, or start-up experience.
• Strong knowledge of rack refrigeration, condensers, evaporators, and controls.
• Ability to troubleshoot and tune superheat, subcooling, airflow, and refrigerant charge.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• EPA 608 Certification (required).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel regionally to job sites (per diem provided).
  

Benefits:

At Kalos, we believe in supporting our employees both at work and in life. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to meet your health, financial, and personal needs.

Health Insurance:

• $500 deductible with significant savings— our employees pay 58% less for insurance than the average employer in Florida.
• Direct Primary Care membership for same-day or next-day appointments.
• $0 Copays for Primary Care visits, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, and Mail-Order Pharmacy (250+ brand/specialty medications).
• Access to a Care Concierge Team to help you navigate healthcare, schedule appointments and manage your medical bills.
• $0 copays for Mental Health Counseling.

Dental Insurance:

• Full coverage for preventive care.

Vision Insurance:

• $10 for exams and $25 for lenses.

Additional Perks:

• $10,000 in free life insurance for all employees, with options for additional life and accident insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 24/7 telemedicine access.
• Free cancer treatment with select providers.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support.

For more details, visit kalosflorida.healthcare.

Kalos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value diversity and inclusion across our teams and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our HR team at View email address on ziprecruiter.com .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.