Full-Time

HVAC Refrigeration Service Technician

Updated on 8/7/2026

Deadline 8/7/27
Nextech

Nextech

201-500 employees

Nationwide self-performing HVAC-R service provider

Compensation Overview

$20 - $35/hr

Leesville, LA, USA

In Person

Travel to customer sites is required.

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)
Required Skills
HVAC
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
  • At least two years of recent experience as an HVAC/R field technician is required.
  • A journeyman’s license may be required in some states, along with applicable state-specific licenses.
  • EPA certification and a valid driver’s license are required.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills are required.
  • The ability to read and interpret schematics and work plans is required.
  • Basic comfort with mobile applications and technology is required.
  • Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed.
  • Candidates must safely work at heights using ladders up to 28–32 feet and operate equipment within manufacturer weight limits.
  • Candidates must lift, carry, and maneuver tools and equipment, including extension ladders, weighing up to 100 pounds.
  • Candidates must bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach into confined spaces, and perform twisting, pushing, and pulling tasks.
  • Candidates must maintain physical stamina and endurance for repetitive tasks and extended activity.
  • Candidates must stand, sit, walk, and climb ladders throughout the day.
  • Candidates must continuously use vision, hearing, and verbal communication.
  • Candidates must operate work-related equipment such as iPads, cell phones, and computers.
  • Candidates must travel to customer sites as needed and occasionally work in an office environment.
  • Candidates must follow all applicable safety procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and repair HVAC/R systems, including their electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.
  • Perform maintenance and emergency service, including after-hours on-call rotations.
  • Accurately document service details using company-provided iPads.
  • Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and parts inventory.
  • Communicate with customers and dispatch to coordinate scheduling and service delivery.
  • Identify additional service opportunities and share them with customers.

Nextech provides nationwide HVAC-R service as America’s largest independent self-performing provider. It operates through 16 regional offices with about 500 technicians to service locations nationwide, backed by 24/7/365 support. It uses its Facili-Trac asset-tracking and reporting software plus the CLIENT web interface to give clients visibility into work orders, equipment, site history, and multi-site climate and lighting control. It differentiates itself with nationwide self-performing coverage, regional leadership, partner networks in select markets, and a focus on long-term strategic client partnerships, with the goal of building lasting relationships as a strategic partner for clients’ facility comfort and performance.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Melbourne, Florida

Founded

1992

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nextech announced Core Mechanical integration on June 30, 2026, expanding Texas service breadth.
  • Brine’s Refrigeration and Service Specialists add Michigan and Wisconsin technician coverage in 2026.
  • The company keeps buying regional operators, preserving growth despite a fragmented HVAC/R market.

What critics are saying

  • Audax advanced a Nextech sale process on June 12, 2026, creating retention risk.
  • Integration of multiple 2026 acquisitions strains dispatch, training, and service consistency this year.
  • Private equity ownership and a potential sale leave managers focused on exit timing, not culture.

What makes Nextech unique

  • Nextech runs 1,100-plus self-performing technicians across nationwide commercial HVAC/R markets.
  • Its 2026 acquisitions of Core Mechanical, Brine’s, and Service Specialists deepen local density.
  • Facili-Trac gives multi-site customers work-order, asset, and capex visibility.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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CMS Nextech, which is backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired two HVAC/R services providers: Arctic Services and Patriot Mechanical.