Refrigeration Service Technician

Refrigeration Service Technician

Commercial & Industrial HVAC/R | 50% Travel | Remote-Based | Strong Bonus Programs

If you’re an experienced HVAC/R technician who wants high-impact work without sacrificing work–life balance, this role offers the best of both worlds. You’ll work on large-scale commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, travel to interesting projects across the country, and still enjoy remote flexibility when not in the field. On top of that, there are multiple bonus opportunities, daily per diem, and travel incentives that reward your skills and flexibility.

This is a direct-hire position with long-term stability and a clear path to growth in advanced industrial refrigeration.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support customers through field service, installation support, and startups, while also providing remote technical troubleshooting when you’re not on job sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Service, troubleshoot, and start up commercial and industrial HVAC/R and refrigeration systems
• Travel to customer sites to support installations, startups, commissioning, and training
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues using gauges, meters, and testing equipment
• Perform equipment startups, verify connections, energize systems, and confirm proper operation
• Test refrigeration lines and components for leaks and system integrity
• Adjust, repair, or replace compressors, condensers, valves, controls, and related components
• Perform refrigerant reclaiming, system charging, and mechanical overhauls as required
• Install electrical wiring and refrigeration piping in accordance with codes and specifications
• Fabricate, assemble, and position refrigeration components using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Provide technical support to customers via phone and email using schematics and documentation
• Communicate clearly with customers, contractors, engineering, and internal service teams
• Accurately document service activities, field issues, and resolutions in company systems
• Survey job sites, identify concerns, and recommend corrective or improvement actions

Travel & Schedule

• 40–60% travel by air and ground transportation
• Remote-based when not traveling — work from any U.S. state
• Projects may include grocery, retail, and industrial refrigeration installations
• Travel is planned and supported with per diem and incentives
• Work hours vary by project, but the culture strongly supports work–life balance

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/R field service experience
• Strong background in commercial or industrial refrigeration systems
• EPA Universal Certification
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, submittals, and technical documentation
• Experience with installation, startup, and commissioning of HVAC/R equipment
• Comfort working independently in the field and making sound technical decisions
• Willingness to travel up to 50%
• Valid Real ID–compliant driver’s license or U.S. passport
• Ability to perform physical work including lifting, climbing, drilling, and tool use
• Minimum age of 21

Preferred:

• Industrial refrigeration experience on large-scale systems
• CO₂ and/or glycol refrigeration system experience
• Technical school or associate’s degree in HVAC/R or related field
• Journeyman, NATE, or similar certifications
• Experience with PLC-based or automated refrigeration controls
• Welding, fabrication, and mechanical assembly experience

Compensation, Bonuses & Benefits

• Competitive base pay with multiple bonus opportunities
  • Quarterly performance bonuses
  • Travel and flexibility incentives
• Daily per diem during travel
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Remote flexibility when not on job sites
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
• Long-term career growth in advanced industrial refrigeration

Work Environment

This is a field-focused role supporting refrigeration systems in active customer environments, including grocery and retail locations. Work may take place in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and equipment areas with varying conditions. Technicians use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, torches, gauges, and testing instruments. Proper PPE and safety procedures are always required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Pryor, OK.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Direct hire ability to work remote from any US State (must be willing to travel to Pryor, OK for training/meetings)Health Dental Vision Benefits$75/day per diem $60k-$95k starting pay and offer relocation packages, sign on bonuses, per diem, and quarterly bonuses (up to extra $10,000) Opportunity to work remote at some points (we've had techs hired and prove themselves, move to another state and work from home/travel from their citys airport to jobs.) Relocation packages available (case by case) up to $2500/quarter on travel incentives

This is a fully onsite position in Pryor,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.