Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Missoula, MT, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry employs 1,904 technicians in Missoula, with an average weekly wage of $881.67. Trade schools, local unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $57,300 annually for experienced professionals.
Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment • Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems • Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections • Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards • Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues Core Equipment You'll Work On • Refrigeration: Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines • Cooking Equipment: Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets • Ventilation & HVAC: Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems • Dishwashing & Sanitation: High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor). More than just important work. Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. • CFC Universal Certification • EPA 608 certification • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination • Minimum 3 years of experience with: • Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair • Installation and service of cooler/freezer refrigeration systems • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics • Gas-fired equipment and gas piping systems
See More Details >>Design Air Inc. Missoula MT. We are proud to serve the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys of Montana with the best possible service and products since 1994. We are locally owned and operated and provide services in repair, maintenance, and installation for HVAC heating and air conditioning for our residential and light commercial customers. What we have to offer: • Take home company vehicle & gas card • Dispatched from home • Locally owned and operated since 1994 • Jobs are local • We provide access to online learning tools, including virtual training modules • NATE as a C3 organization & Interplay learning • Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer training • We provide winter and summer company clothing • We provide power saws, refrigerant gauges & recovery tanks, torches, Hole Hawg drill, etc. • Tool program to replace your damaged or old tools • Spiff / Bonus program Benefits: • Medical insurance with $465 contribution to employee sponsored plan of your choice • Aflac insurance options • 80 hours of PTO - accrual starts on 1st day of work • 6 paid holidays • IRA with up to 3% match • Take home company vehicle + gas card • Company uniform / phone program • Other supplemental benefits available Job Title: HVAC Service Technician Pay Rate: $28.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience + Spiffs Work Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime What you will be doing: • Service and repair of residential and light commercial HVAC equipment • Annual Maintenace and cleaning & checks • Education customer on Indoor Air Quality products and replacement options • Providing excellent customer service Qualifications / Skills: • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record • 2 + years of HVAC service experience • EPA certificate • Excellent customer relations skills • Proficient at troubleshooting, repairing, and performing maintenance for a wide range of residential and light commercial equipment • Able to consult with customers on repair and replacement decisions • Proficient understanding in HVAC functional design and ductwork modifications • Good understanding of all HVAC low voltage systems • Have basic fabrication knowledge of sheet metal fittings • Willingness to invest time in training seminars and classes, including NATE certification, company-provided • High school diploma or equivalent Check us out online: www.designairmt.com
See More Details >>Overview: With over 150 years of experience, CoolSys is the market-leading indoor environment solutions company. Our full spectrum of best-in-class services includes HVAC & refrigeration installations, remodels, service & maintenance; and energy solutions, including controls and lighting. CoolSys serves customers in the retail, commercial, food service, educational, healthcare, and industrial markets. Headquartered in Southern California, CoolSys has more than 2,000 highly trained, field-based service and installation experts, serving more than 45,000 customer locations across North America daily. WHAT WE OFFER We are a large company serving many unique customers – because of this, we provide job stability and long-term opportunity for career growth. We invest in our technicians by offering: • Ongoing Education & Training • Exposure to a Large Variety of Projects • Industry-leading Benefit Packages • Advanced support and tools designed to improve your workflow • Pay from $35.00 - $45.00/hour • Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000 DOE WHY JOIN US We understand that hiring great people in the field is the foundation of everything we do. Our employee benefits packages include: • Competitive pay including a quarterly bonus plan • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage • Paid vacation and holidays • 401(K) match • Life insurance, AD&D and long-term disability • Tuition reimbursement • Paid online training and state-of-the-art training facility to invest in YOUR career growth • Opportunities available nationwide • Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, theme parks, select cell phone bills and so much more • Pet Insurance • Legal Plan, and ID Theft Protection Responsibilities: This position is responsible to assist in the repair and overhaul equipment, refrigeration, heating and ventilation equipment to ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately and on-time. Qualifications: JOB REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma/GED. • EPA certification. • Certification from an accredited vocational-technical or trade school a plus! • Minimum 3-4 years of commercial refrigeration experience required. • Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets a strong plus. • Familiarity with single systems and rack systems along with previous work on display cases and walk-in boxes is very helpful. • Must have a good driving record and be able to work independently. • Emergency on-call availability is a basic requirement. • Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. with no assistance and also be able to sit and/or stand for several hours at a time. • Provides service to the customer base by repairing and overhauling equipment, such as compressors, water pumps, air handlers, electrical and mechanical control devices in a safe, efficient and timely manner that exceeds customers’ 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 in a safe and timely manner. • 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. • Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills. • Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history. • Provides department support by processing job tickets, work orders to the necessary department in a timely manner. • Provides support by picking up, delivering and installing cases. • Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including startups of new installations. • Drives company vehicle in a safe manner. • Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management. Join Us: Today, there are 26 different companies that make up the CoolSys family of brands. Our valued employees are at the heart of our continued growth and success. We invite you to be part of that growth! Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. 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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