Refrigeration Technician

Experienced Commercial Refrigeration / HVAC / Hot-Side Technician

Upstate Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC
Greenville–Anderson, SC / Upstate South Carolina

$30–$40/hour | Full-Time | 5+ Years Commercial Refrigeration Experience Required

Choose a 4-Day or 5-Day Workweek Take-Home Company Van Dispatch From Home Paid Commute Time $3,000 First-Year Retention Bonus Up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance

About the Position

Upstate Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC is growing, and we are adding an experienced commercial refrigeration technician to our field service team.

We specialize in commercial refrigeration, commercial HVAC, ice machines, and hot-side commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, commercial kitchens, facilities, and businesses throughout Upstate South Carolina.

This is not an entry-level position and is not a residential HVAC position.

The $30–$40/hour compensation range is intended for an experienced technician with at least five years of hands-on commercial refrigeration service experience who can independently diagnose and repair commercial refrigeration equipment.

We're looking for someone who knows how to diagnose—not guess.

If you're an experienced commercial technician who takes pride in finding the actual cause of a failure, communicates well with customers, and wants to work somewhere technicians are trusted to be professionals, we'd like to talk with you.

What We Offer

• $30–$40/hour, based on commercial refrigeration experience and diagnostic ability
• Your choice of a 4-day or 5-day workweek
• Take-home company service van
• Direct dispatch from your home — no unnecessary daily trip to a shop
• Up to 4 hours of paid commute time per week
• Phone stipend
• $3,000 first-year retention bonus
• Up to $3,000 relocation assistance for a qualified candidate
• Shared on-call rotation
• Overtime opportunities as workload requires
• Paid travel between service calls
• Dedicated office support for scheduling, dispatch, parts coordination, estimates, customer communication, and follow-up
• No commissioned sales quotas
• No expectation to sell customers repairs or equipment they don't need
• Direct access to experienced technical support when another set of eyes is needed
• Opportunity to grow with a locally owned commercial service company that values technical expertise, professionalism, and quality workmanship

We believe experienced technicians should be paid well, trusted to do their jobs, supported by the office, and still have a life outside of work.

What You'll Work On

Our technicians service a broad range of commercial equipment, including:

• Walk-in coolers and freezers
• Reach-in refrigerators and freezers
• Prep tables and undercounter refrigeration
• Condensing units and evaporators
• Compressors and refrigeration components
• Refrigeration controls
• Electrical and control systems
• Refrigerant leaks and system repairs
• Ice machines
• Commercial HVAC systems
• Rooftop units
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Hot-side cooking equipment
• Preventative maintenance
• Emergency refrigeration and HVAC service

You don't need to know every manufacturer or every piece of equipment ever made.

You do need a strong commercial refrigeration foundation, the ability to troubleshoot systematically, the willingness to use technical literature and manufacturer resources, and the judgment to ask for another set of eyes when needed rather than guessing.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• At least 5 years of hands-on commercial refrigeration service experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose and repair commercial refrigeration systems
• Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle and system operation
• Strong electrical and controls troubleshooting ability
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
• Experience diagnosing equipment such as walk-ins, reach-ins, prep tables, condensing units, evaporators, compressors, and related commercial refrigeration equipment
• EPA Section 608 certification
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule
• Ability to travel throughout Upstate South Carolina based on daily service needs
• Professional customer-service and communication skills
• Ability to complete accurate service documentation and communicate what is needed for parts, estimates, and return visits

Highly Valued Experience

In addition to commercial refrigeration, experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

Commercial HVAC Rooftop Units Ice Machines Hot-Side/Commercial Kitchen Equipment Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting Manufacturer Training CFESA Training or Certification

Commercial refrigeration is the foundation of this position. We don't expect every candidate to be an expert in every other category.

Schedule — Choose 4 or 5 Days

We recognize that experienced technicians have lives and families outside of work.

That's why we offer qualified technicians the choice of a 4-day or 5-day workweek, based on an agreed-upon schedule and the operational needs of the position.

Because we service commercial refrigeration and HVAC, equipment doesn't always fail during normal business hours. Technicians participate in a shared on-call rotation, so emergency responsibility is distributed across the service team rather than continuously falling on one technician.

Take Your Van Home & Dispatch From Home

We don't believe you should have to drive to a shop every morning simply to pick up a service vehicle and turn around again.

You'll receive a company service van that you take home and generally dispatch directly from home to your first service call.

We also provide up to four hours of paid commute time per week, in accordance with company travel-time policy.

Your daily route is coordinated based on customer needs, emergency priority, geography, and efficient dispatching.

Service Area

We are particularly interested in technicians located in or around the Greenville–Anderson corridor, including Anderson, Greenville, Piedmont, Powdersville, Easley, Williamston, and surrounding communities.

This position will primarily strengthen our coverage in the Greenville–Anderson portion of the Upstate; however, this is not a fixed territory position.

Our technicians serve customers throughout Upstate South Carolina, and daily routes are based on service demand. There will be days when service calls require travel into Spartanburg or other surrounding Upstate communities.

Because technicians take their company vans home and dispatch directly from home, we're particularly interested in finding someone whose home base naturally complements our existing coverage.

$3,000 First-Year Retention Bonus

We're looking for someone who wants to become part of the team and grow with the company.

Qualified new technicians are eligible for a $3,000 first-year retention bonus, paid at established milestones during the first year of employment.

Complete eligibility requirements and payment milestones will be provided with the employment offer.

Up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance

Don't live in Upstate South Carolina yet?

We're open to talking with experienced commercial refrigeration technicians who are interested in relocating.

For a highly qualified candidate, we offer up to $3,000 in relocation assistance to help make the move to the Upstate.

We Hire Technicians to Be Technicians

Our technicians are not commissioned salespeople.

We don't believe a technician's job should be to pressure customers into replacing equipment or purchasing repairs they don't need.

Our approach is straightforward:

Diagnose it correctly. Explain it clearly. Give the customer honest options. Fix it right.

We want customers to call us again because they trust the quality of our work.

What Success Looks Like Here

We're looking for someone who:

• Diagnoses systematically instead of throwing parts at a problem
• Takes ownership of their service calls
• Communicates when something isn't finished
• Documents their work thoroughly before leaving the job
• Keeps the office informed when parts, estimates, or return visits are needed
• Communicates professionally with customers
• Treats customer facilities and equipment with care
• Can work independently without operating on an island
• Asks for help when needed instead of guessing
• Follows through on commitments
• Takes pride in leaving equipment and customers better than they found them

Already Employed? That's Okay.

You may already have a good job.

You may not even have been actively looking until you saw this posting.

Maybe you're looking for a better schedule, fewer unnecessary trips to the shop, a take-home van, more autonomy, better office support, less corporate bureaucracy, or a company where your diagnostic ability matters more than your sales numbers.

We're happy to have a confidential conversation with experienced technicians who are simply interested in seeing whether Upstate might be a better long-term fit.

Apply

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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00–$40.00 per hour
Experience Required: 5+ years commercial refrigeration service
Schedule: Choice of 4-day or 5-day workweek
Work Location: Field service / on the road
Primary Hiring Area: Greenville–Anderson corridor
Service Area: Upstate South Carolina
On-Call: Rotating schedule
Relocation Assistance: Up to $3,000 for qualified candidates
Retention Bonus: $3,000 during first year of employment

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 2% match
• 401(k) matching
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Does your experience include independently diagnosing and repairing commercial refrigeration equipment—not solely residential HVAC, appliance repair, maintenance, or installation?
• Which equipment and systems can you independently diagnose and repair? Please include the refrigerants and system types you work with most frequently.
• Do you currently hold an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification?
• This position participates in a rotating after-hours/on-call schedule. Are you willing and able to participate in the rotation?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the company’s motor-vehicle eligibility requirements for operating a company-provided service van?
• This position primarily serves Greenville, Anderson, and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities, with occasional travel toward Spartanburg based on service demand. Which best describes you?

I currently live within a reasonable commuting distance
I am planning to relocate to the area
I would consider relocating for the right opportunity
I am not local and am not willing to relocate

• Why are you interested in Upstate Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC, and—if you are relocating—what specifically interests you about living and working in the Upstate South Carolina area? Please also share your realistic availability or relocation timeline.

Experience:

• Commercial refrigeration : 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road