Commercial Refrigeration Technician transfer from HVAC/R

Akrit Refrigeration and Appliance Service • Full-time • New Berlin, Wisconsin, United States • $65,000 / year • 1m ago

Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Akrit Commercial Refrigeration – Southeastern Wisconsin

HVAC TECHS — TIRED OF SELLING INSTEAD OF FIXING?

If you got into this trade because you enjoy diagnosing problems, solving them, and taking pride in your work… this might be the change you’ve been looking for.

A lot of technicians are seeing the industry change:

More private equity ownership
More sales quotas
More pressure to replace equipment instead of repair it
Less focus on craftsmanship and technical ability

That’s not us.

Akrit Commercial Refrigeration is a locally owned company that’s been serving customers in Southeastern Wisconsin for over 70 years. We believe great technicians should be valued for their technical skill, integrity, and ability to solve problems the right way — not for how much equipment they can sell.

We specialize in light to medium commercial refrigeration:

Walk-in coolers & freezers
Ice machines
Prep refrigeration
Commercial kitchen refrigeration

No industrial refrigeration.
No supermarket rack systems.
No residential HVAC installs.

Just solid refrigeration work with a strong support team behind you.

What You’ll Find at Akrit

A company built on reputation, not sales pressure
Leadership that understands the trade
A team that values quality workmanship and accountability
Customers who trust us because we fix equipment instead of pushing unnecessary replacements
The opportunity to grow your refrigeration skillset and build a long-term career
More stable hour then HVAC

Compensation & Benefits

$100K+ earning potential for experienced productive technicians
Paid from your driveway to your first call
Company truck, fuel card, and tools provided
Overtime and double-time opportunities
Up to 4 weeks PTO
Stable year-round work
Minimal after-hours calls compared to most HVAC companies
On-call rotation approximately 1 week every 6 weeks

Full benefits package including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 4% company match
PTO + paid holidays
Life insurance 50K
HSA/FSA options

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for experienced HVAC / refrigeration technicians who:

Love diagnostics and solving complex mechanical problems
Take pride in fixing equipment the right way
Want to build long-term customer relationships based on trust
Prefer working for a company where people know your name — not your employee number
Want to be part of a strong team without constant sales pressure

Qualifications