HVAC Refrigeration Technician

HVAC/R Fabrication, Remanufacturing & Commissioning Technician
The Refrigeration Company – Sacramento, CA

We are seeking experienced commercial and industrial HVAC/R technicians to join our team. This role centers on the fabrication, remanufacturing, and commissioning of specialized process cooling and waste heat reclaim systems primarily serving the cannabis cultivation industry.

About the Role

The majority of the work takes place in our warehouse facility, where you will fabricate and remanufacture equipment using hard-drawn copper and related materials. You will also support startup and commissioning activities, which may include occasional field work and travel outside California.

Key responsibilities include:

• Fabricating and remanufacturing commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems
• Working primarily with hard-drawn pipe; bending is preferred whenever practical
• Performing high-quality nitrogen-purged brazing
• Ensuring precise layout, measurement, and clean, professional appearance of all piping and assemblies
• Recovering, evacuating, and charging systems
• Working with commercial components including accumulators, oil separators, receivers, sight glasses, ball valves, check valves, and related auxiliary vessels
• Reading, interpreting, and working from wiring diagrams
• Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Learning system design and operation thoroughly to support startup, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Supporting occasional field startup and commissioning work (approximately 50% of equipment is installed outside California, including locations such as New Jersey, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on commercial and/or industrial HVAC/R installation and service experience
• Current EPA Section 608 certification
• Demonstrated expertise in nitrogen-purged brazing
• Strong understanding of commercial refrigeration system components and their function
• Proficiency with tubing benders and accurate measuring/layout practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including basic troubleshooting
• Solid service and troubleshooting background to support commissioning activities
• Willingness to travel periodically for startup and commissioning
• Ability to learn new equipment designs, control systems (DDC/PLC), and processes quickly
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship standards

This position offers the opportunity to apply commercial refrigeration skills in a primarily shop-based environment while still participating in system startup and commissioning. Candidates with a strong foundation in commercial/industrial systems and a commitment to quality workmanship are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a brief summary of your relevant commercial experience, with emphasis on brazing, piping practices, component knowledge, wiring diagrams, VFDs, and troubleshooting background.