HVAC Technician -- Service & Install (Commercial)

Job Description

Job Description

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

At Kelso Industries, 4,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.

Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.

Retrofit Technology has been retrofitting Southern California's commercial buildings since 1989 — chillers, cooling towers, chilled water systems, refrigeration, and the mechanical guts that keep facilities running. We don't do new construction and we don't do residential. We install modern cooling and heating technology into yesterday's buildings, which means every job is a real problem to solve, not a cookie-cutter install. In 2023 we were acquired by Kelso Industries, a ~$1.2B platform — national backing with the culture of a shop that still knows everybody's name. We're growing 40%+ year over year and hiring because we have more work than hands.

The Role
Two experienced HVAC technicians who can both service and install commercial refrigeration and chilled water systems, working alongside foremen and techs who know their trade. This isn't a parts-changer job. We want people who understand systems.

What You'll Do

• Install and service commercial chilled water systems and refrigeration equipment
• Install fan coils, split systems, air handlers, and related mechanical equipment
• Pipefitting: copper brazing and soldering, threaded steel
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and commission systems in occupied commercial buildings
• Work cleanly and safely on customer sites and represent Retrofit professionally

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on commercial HVAC experience (service and/or install)
• EPA Section 608 certification
• Experience with fan coils and split systems
• Pipefitting skills — copper braze/solder and threaded steel
• Chilled water or commercial refrigeration experience strongly preferred
• A clean driver's license and a work ethic that doesn't need babysitting

What We Offer

• $38–$50/hr depending on experience — top of the local market for the right person
• Company-supplied major tools and equipment
• Company trucks provided for fieldwork; take-home trucks issued as you advance to foreman
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (company-subsidized, eligible after 30 days)
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Paid holidays, paid vacation (growing to 3 weeks with tenure), and paid sick leave
• Steady, year-round commercial work — no seasonal layoffs
• A real path forward: a fast-growing company backed by a $1.2B parent, with a clear route to lead and foreman roles

Retrofit Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Kelso Industries is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered and forms of compensation that may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

California Pay Range

$38—$50 USD

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You'll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You'll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business