Full-Time

Skilled Rack Systems HVAC/R Service Technician

Commercial & Industrial

Deadline 4/22/27
CoolSys

CoolSys

1,001-5,000 employees

Refrigeration and HVAC design, installation, maintenance

Compensation Overview

$45 - $60/hr

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Relocation assistance is available.

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (1)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • EPA certification is required.
  • At least 3 years of commercial refrigeration experience is required.
  • A good driving record is required, and the technician must be able to work independently.
  • Emergency on-call availability is required.
  • The technician must be able to lift up to 60 pounds without assistance and sit and/or stand for several hours at a time.
  • A valid REAL ID is required at the time of hire for access to certain government or secured facilities.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the repair and overhaul of equipment, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment to meet customer needs efficiently, accurately, and on time.
  • Repair and overhaul compressors, water pumps, air handlers, and electrical and mechanical control devices safely, efficiently, and promptly.
  • Perform general repair work on air conditioning units, evaporative condensers, ice machine equipment, water pumps, gas furnaces, compressors, and electric motors.
  • Perform preventative maintenance by diagnosing equipment malfunctions and operating deficiencies in mechanical equipment.
  • Test malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and mechanical skills.
  • Maintain legible corporate and personal records of work history.
  • Process job tickets and work orders for the appropriate department promptly.
  • Pick up, deliver, and install cases.
  • Perform minor construction and remodeling projects, including startups of new installations.
  • Drive a company vehicle safely.
  • Perform other related duties and projects assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certification from an accredited vocational-technical or trade school is a plus.
  • Experience working on refrigeration equipment in convenience stores or supermarkets is a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with single systems and rack systems, display cases, and walk-in boxes is helpful.

CoolSys provides refrigeration and HVAC services to retail, commercial, and industrial clients. It designs, installs, and remodels systems, converts refrigerants, performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and optimizes energy use and overall system performance. Their products are not a physical device but a service offering: engineers create system designs, technicians install and service equipment, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance help keep temperatures stable and energy use efficient. What sets CoolSys apart is its broad, industry-focused experience across grocery, food service, telecommunication, manufacturing, education, entertainment, and pharma sectors, plus a persistent emphasis on reliability, integrity, and meeting client commitments while addressing environmental sustainability. The company aims to improve clients’ operations, experiences, and work environments through high-quality, dependable service and energy-efficient, properly maintained systems.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$150M

Headquarters

Brea, California

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Ares acquired CoolSys in 2025, signaling deeper capital support and exit optionality.
  • Rich Wyckoff became CEO in 2025, stabilizing leadership after Rick Frier's interim run.
  • June 2026 acquisitions in Connecticut and Virginia extend geography and deepen Northeast density.

What critics are saying

  • Melinda James wage claims in California expose CoolSys to settlement costs and copycat suits.
  • The 2025 $150 million facility keeps lenders inside a heavily leveraged roll-up.
  • Rapid acquisitions from Eastern Refrigeration to Richmond Refrigeration risk integration failures and service outages.

What makes CoolSys unique

  • CoolSys serves 45,000 locations with 3,200 employees nationwide.
  • It covers design, installation, maintenance, energy optimization, and end-of-life recommercing.
  • Ares-backed consolidation gives CoolSys unusual national density across refrigeration and HVAC.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Performance Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

25%
FreightWaves
Sep 4th, 2025
CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry

CoolSys secures $39.5M: A game-changer for cooling industry.

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Sep 3rd, 2025
Wingspire Capital Provides $39.5MM Senior Credit Facility to CoolSys - News | ABL Advisor

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Sep 30th, 2024
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Business Wire
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