Description: Position: Service Technician HVAC-R Department: Service Reports To: Service Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Experience Level: Experience Required Position Summary Come see what an employee family is all about as a Service Technician HVAC-R at Benedict Sales & Service! As a Service Technician at Benedict's, you can expect to perform an exciting variety of work such as maintaining, repairing, and installing refrigeration, HVAC, ventilation systems, and commercial food service equipment. We do it all but exclusively commercial, which means no residential work! Equipment you can expect to work on includes: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, humidifiers, capacity controls, semi-hermetic compressors, split systems, flame safeguard controls, air compressors, air driers, package units, ice machine equipment, tap line systems, and commercial kitchen equipment such as; dishwashers, ovens, brewers, and stovetops. This position does not have direct reports, primarily performs work independently with occasional team/group work environments and is under direct supervision. Essential Functions/Responsibilities • Troubleshoots, repairs, and makes modifications to commercial mechanical equipment. • Reads and understands technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electronic/mechanical schematics) to repair/maintain equipment. • Troubleshoots complex problems with equipment where the repair is not immediately visible or obvious. • Maintains inventory of replacement parts and orders replacements. • Utilizes a computerized management system to accurately record work progress and history. • Provides department support through collecting payment for necessary customers prior to service being performed and directing payments to appropriate personnel in a timely manner for processing. • Sets and achieves individual goals and supports department goals by contributing to a team environment. • Safely operates and maintains a company vehicle, tools, and equipment. • Demonstrates effective communication, assertiveness, versatility, and follow-through in responding to customer needs. • Demonstrates effective communication, assertiveness, versatility, and follow-through in responding to customer needs. • Sets and achieves individual goals and supports department goals by contributing to a team environment. • Demonstrates professionalism, timeliness, accuracy, and projects a positive company image in all assigned duties. • Complies with all company and industry safety standards. Marginal Functions/Responsibilities • Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel. Requirements: Education/Experience/Training Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent required. • Vocational/technical school training or apprenticeship preferred. • Minimum one year of related refrigeration/HVAC experience required, two-years preferred. Licensing Requirements • EPA Universal Certification required • Valid class D driver’s license and commercial insurability required • Federal Medical Card to transport large commercial trailers a plus. Skills/Abilities Requirements • Excellent problem-solving, mechanical, and analytical skills. • Knowledge and understanding of commercial refrigeration/HVAC equipment. • Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress, fast paced environment • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work tasks • Ability to use power and hand tools. • Ability to use thermometers, pressure gauges, and other testing devices. • Ability to run copper piping and PVC. • Ability to read and interpret operation and repair manuals, schematics and mechanical blueprints. • Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines. • Basic computer skills and ability to learn computer programs • Ability to travel between job sites and work locations 100% of the time • Ability to work a non-standard schedule including emergency on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands Stationary Position: Must be able to maintain a stationary position for 2-4 hours while traveling between jobsites. Move: Continually required to walk inside and outside jobsites and other work locations. Operate: Frequently operates a commercial vehicle, power tools, and a mobile device. Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Repetitive finger motion, hand dexterity, outward and upward arm extension, and elbow bending is required. Ascend/Descend: Frequently required to ascend/descend stairs and ladders to access all areas of equipment and jobsites including rooftops. Positions self: Frequently required to bend, stoop and access small, confined spaces. Communicate: Frequently communicates with internal and external customers using spoken word and the ability to perceive the natural sounds of normal speaking levels. Must be able to exchange accurate information through oral and written communication and make fine discriminations in sound. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Observe/Inspect: Able to observe details at close range, distance range, peripherally and with the ability to adjust focus. Frequently utilizes visual acuity to operate vehicles, power tools & equipment and read technical information. Transport: Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds, occasionally 75+ pounds. Exposed to: Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to loud noise and vibration consistent with use of power tools and equipment. Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive compensation based on experience • Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance offerings • HSA (Health Savings Account) • 401K with employer match • Profit sharing • Year-round work • Paid Time Off • Weekly paycheck • Company swag and uniform programs • Educational assistance • Employee support services • Company provided cell phone for qualifying positions • Company provided vehicle for qualifying positions • Latitude to determine parts stocking for technician assigned service vehicles • Electronic work orders/time entry system • Experienced technician support team • Continuous training & development • Advancement opportunities and more!! WHO WE ARE? Benedict Sales & Service, Inc., is a leading commercial mechanical contractor with operations throughout central and northern Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. We are family owned and have been in business since 1938! We offer dynamic service and installation departments encompassing craftspeople in food service equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, metal fabrication, and beer/beverage systems all of which are supported by our experienced office support teams located in Altoona, WI, West Salem, WI, and Winona, MN! WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE! At Benedict Sales & Service, we go the extra mile – to connect business to family. This is our purpose statement and standard of business; it’s who we strive to be day in and day out. Go the extra mile, might speak for itself, as we always want to go above and beyond the normal expectations. To connect business to family, speaks to how we go about our daily business. We need to always stay mindful of good business practices, but we strive to run those business practices through a family lens. We all want the best for our families, so why not conduct business in that same manner. Whether it is how we treat our staff or how we treat our customers, we want them all to know we have their best interests in mind as we strive to treat them like family. Benedict Sales & Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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 $30.00 - $42.00/hour • Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000 DOE Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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. • 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 arerequiredfor all positions. Coolsys will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal law, state law, or local ordinance. Sr, senior, Service Tech, refridgeration, HVAC, refrigeration, HVAC-R, HVAC/R, diagnostic, commercial, service, install, mechanical, mechanic, apprentice, AC, field service, chiller, specialist, HVACR, supermarket, rack systems Qualifications: 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. • 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. Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME
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 $30.00 - $42.00/hour • Sign-on Bonus up to $3,000 DOE Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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. • 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. Sr, senior, Service Tech, refridgeration, HVAC, refrigeration, HVAC-R, HVAC/R, diagnostic, commercial, service, install, mechanical, mechanic, apprentice, AC, field service, chiller, specialist, HVACR, supermarket, rack systems
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Rice Lake, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 370,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a significant presence in Wisconsin, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Rice Lake earn an average of $916 per week in New York, with an annual overtime average of $48,736. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $51,500 annually for experienced professionals.
