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Service Technician

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing, Harrisonburg, VA, United States


Ammonia Refrigeration Service Technician
Job Description

Location:

Harrisonburg, VA (Relocation Welcome)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Industry:

Industrial Refrigeration / Mechanical Contracting

Pay Range:

$30.00-$45.00 (DOE)

About The Role
Are you an experienced Industrial Refrigeration (IR) Technician looking for variety, travel opportunities, and career growth? We’re hiring a Service Technician to support our industrial refrigeration customers throughout the Harrisonburg, VA area. Candidates from outside the area are encouraged to apply—relocation support is available.

Who We Are
We are a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor with over 50 years of industry experience. Our teams work across construction, service, and manufacturing environments, with a growing focus on Industrial Refrigeration solutions. Our culture is rooted in care for our people, our customers, and our craft.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair ammonia and industrial refrigeration systems

Perform mechanical rebuilds on commercial/industrial compressors

Maintain evaporative condensers, control systems, and electrical components

Execute preventative maintenance and inspection tasks per service agreements

Coordinate with dispatch/service coordinator for job scheduling and task execution

Maintain compliance with OSHA, IIAR, and RETA safety standards

Travel up to 50% of the time to customer sites

Respond to emergency service calls, including weekends and evenings as needed

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration service

Strong understanding of ammonia, cascade, and rack systems

Hands‑on experience with control systems and conventional electrical controls

EPA CFC certification required

RETA Course I and II certifications preferred

Knowledge of OSHA, IIAR, and industry safety standardsAbility to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and OT as needed

Strong problem‑solving and communication skills

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Excellent medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career development and training opportunities

Employee referral incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Travel opportunities and varied work environments

Why Join Us?
If you’re ready to move beyond the same job site every day and take your career to the next level with a company that values skill, safety, and career growth, we want to hear from you.

Apply Today

to join a team that’s building the future of industrial refrigeration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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