Refrigeration/HVAC Lead Technician

Blue Collar Services

Refrigeration/HVAC Lead Technician

Boston, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Commercial Refrigeration/HVAC Service Technician

    First-Year Earning Potential: $80K–$120K+ (Up to $140K Based on Experience) Location: Lower MA Area Full-Time | Non-Union | 100% Commercial Repair/Service Focus

    About Us

    We're a fast-growing, family-owned HVAC/R company serving New England with a fun, stable, entrepreneurial culture. We prioritize work/life balance, long-term relationships, and excellent service for hospitality clients (90% multi-unit restaurants). Join our team of 12–13 field techs as we expand to 20 by spring—operating ME through RI.

    What You'll Do

    Perform full AC, heating, and refrigeration services: leak detection, charging/recovering refrigerant, measuring system parameters (pressures, temperatures, CFM), and electrical diagnostics (low/high voltage).

    Diagnose issues, make recommendations, and ensure compliance with federal/state/local codes and safety measures.

    Collaborate with inspectors, suppliers, co-workers, supervisors, dispatchers, and customers for seamless repairs/replacements/installs.

    Train helpers as needed; maintain positive attitude and composure under pressure.

    Handle 3–5 visits/day; work indoors/outdoors in extreme temperatures.

    What We're Looking For

    High school diploma or GED.

    Proven refrigeration background (e.g., shake machines? Bonus points!).

    Commercial service experience; lead-level proficiency preferred.

    EPA Section 608 certification (Type II).

    Excellent communication/customer service; tech-savvy with email, messaging, and apps.

    Self-motivated, dependable, year-round availability; able to prioritize and handle upset customers.

    Valid driver's license; must pass drug test, background check.

    Willingness for 24/7 on-call (1 week every 6 weeks; $150/week stipend).

    What We Offer

    $50–$60/hr for top refrigeration techs.

    Company vehicle, fuel card, uniforms.

    Health, dental, vision, life insurance.

    401(k) with matching.

    Paid vacation/sick leave (PTO).

    Generous benefits and growth opportunities.