Job Description

We are looking to expand our Capital Region team by adding a Refrigeration Technician to lead service on refrigeration appliances for our commercial clients. Company vehicle and mobile device is provided. Dispatch from home allowed from anywhere in the Capital Region.

Job Type: Full-time

Servicing Location: Capital Region & surrounding areas
Dispatch Type: From Home

Pay: $30-$50 - per hour starting rate *based on training/experience*.

(A 90-day review includes a pay increase based on performance. Annual performance reviews include pay rate increases.)

Why Do the Best Work for Pride Commercial Appliance Service:

Benefits – Includes medical, dental, Simple IRA & Matching (3%), paid holidays & PTO, company-sponsored life insurance, & more.
Tools – Including company service vehicles, cell phones, & a dedicated parts team.
Valuable Training – Yearly training on the newest equipment & techniques is encouraged and occasionally required. Pride is certified by over 70 manufacturers in the industry.

Refrigeration Technician Responsibilities include:

Demonstrating expertise in refrigeration or experience in servicing walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, ice machines, and other commercial refrigeration appliances.
Act as lead technician when completing diagnostics & repairs and preventative maintenance on commercial kitchen refrigeration equipment at customer locations and facilities.
Producing accurate and timely administrative documents, such as work orders, time reporting, receipts, and truck stock inventory.
Attend both in-house and national trainings to become certified by the industry's leading manufacturers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.
4-8 years of previous experience or training in the fields of mechanics and HVAC/R.
Electric and Plumbing experience preferred.
Valid NYS Driver's License. Clean driving record.
Ability to follow directions and specific process steps to ensure quality workmanship. Maintain high-quality customer service and care.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

Trade school or college certification in HVAC/R preferred.
Certificates: EPA 608 and OSHA10.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
Bonus if versed in hot side or specialty equipment.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, & occasionally lift & carry up to 70 pounds.
Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, open flames, and heated surfaces and liquids.
Ability to follow safe work practices and accident prevention procedures.

Hours and Travel:

75% of travel to be completed in the Capital Region. 25% completed in surrounding areas, always with prior notification.
Standard hours are Monday-Friday | 8:00 am-4:30 pm. This is subject to change based on customer schedules and management’s discretion.

Company Description

Headquartered in Rochester, NY, with a second office in the Capital Region and technicians serving Syracuse and Buffalo, we provide fast, reliable service across Upstate New York. Whether it's a critical breakdown during the dinner rush or a planned maintenance visit, our experienced team is ready to respond.

Specializing in all types of commercial kitchen equipment — both "hot"(cooking) and "cold" (refrigeration) — we handle everything from installation to emergency repair. We work exclusively with commercial-grade equipment (no residential work), so you can count on technicians who truly know the industry.

https://pridecas.com/

Company Description

For over 20 years, Pride Commercial Appliance Service has been the trusted name in commercial kitchen equipment repair, maintenance, and installation across New York State. Family-owned and operated, we've built our reputation on keeping the foodservice industry running — from restaurants, hotels, and casinos to hospitals, universities, and convenience stores. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, with a second office in the Capital Region and technicians serving Syracuse and Buffalo, we provide fast, reliable service across Upstate New York. Whether it's a critical breakdown during the dinner rush or a planned maintenance visit, our experienced team is ready to respond. Specializing in all types of commercial kitchen equipment — both "hot"(cooking) and "cold" (refrigeration) — we handle everything from installation to emergency repair. We work exclusively with commercial-grade equipment (no residential work), so you can count on technicians who truly know the industry. https://pridecas.com/

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