Refrigeration Service Technician — Transition from PM to Service Work

Location: Orange County / Los Angeles

Pay: $26–$35/hr DOE, with clear growth path to $40+

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday–Friday with rotating on-call

About Us:

Eastside Service is a commercial refrigeration company serving restaurants across LA and Orange County. We’re a small, professional team focused on doing the work right the first time. We’re hiring one PM technician ready to take the next step into full service tech work.

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re specifically looking for someone with restaurant maintenance experience who’s ready to move into service work. If you’ve been doing PM rounds at restaurants — cleaning condenser coils, replacing belts and filters, descaling ice machines, servicing walk-ins — and you’re ready to learn diagnostics and repair, this is your opportunity.

Requirements:

EPA 608 (Type 1 or 2 acceptable; Universal preferred)
2+ years of restaurant or commercial refrigeration maintenance experience
Comfortable working in commercial kitchen environments
Clean driving record (you’ll have a take-home truck)
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn diagnostics
Reliable, professional, and able to communicate well with kitchen staff and managers

What You’ll Get:

$26–$35/hr to start based on experience
Clear growth path to $40+/hr as you build service tech skills
Take-home service truck + fuel card
Medical, dental, and vision
401(k)
Paid A2L refrigerant transition training
Paid EPA recertifications and manufacturer trainings
Tool allowance
Combined ride-along + structured online training program — we don’t throw you to the wolves
Paid time off

The Real Pitch:

A lot of PM techs get stuck. Their employer doesn’t promote them into service work because PM is the profit center. We’re different — we hire PM techs specifically because they understand the equipment, the kitchens, and the customers. Our training program is built around bringing PM techs up to service level the right way.

If you’ve been thinking about the next step in your career and just need a shop willing to invest in your growth, let’s talk.

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Fuel card
Health insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

On-call is required. Is this an issue?

Experience:

Restaurant Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

EPA Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Eastside Service HVAC/R Inc

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