Commercial HVAC / Refrigeration Technician

A Pickett Construction Inc Pickett Facilities Maintenance • Full-time • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States • $30 / hour • 3w ago

Commercial HVAC / Refrigeration Technician – Support High-Value Commercial & Industrial Infrastructure

Company: A. Pickett Construction Jobs
Salary/Pay Rate: $30.00+ per hour (Based on experience) plus Company Profit Sharing.
Location: Kingston, PA (Servicing Eastern Pennsylvania).
Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
Schedule: Monday – Friday (With weekends, night shifts, and overtime required based on project/client needs).
Project Scope: Commercial and Industrial HVAC, Ventillation, and Refrigeration Systems.
Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Active EPA Universal Certification (Section 608) and a Valid Driver's License.

The Opportunity

A. Pickett Construction is seeking a highly skilled Commercial HVAC and Refrigeration Technician to join one of the fastest-growing professional service teams in the Mid-Atlantic region. We represent a firm with over 100 years of combined industry expertise.

This role offers the exciting, fast-paced variety of a specialized climate control position backed by the absolute stability of a family-owned company that actively invests in your long-term career growth. You will serve as the face of our company in the field, providing the essential diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and rapid-response mechanical repairs that keep our commercial and industrial clients operational, safe, and successful.

How You Will Make an Impact

Advanced Climate Control Execution: Execute diverse, high-quality installations, repairs, and diagnostics across commercial heating, cooling, ventilation, and walk-in refrigeration and freezer infrastructure.
Complex Diagnostics: Isolate and troubleshoot real-time electrical, mechanical, and airflow faults on-site, ranging from compressor failures to complex automated control malfunctions.
System Optimization: Execute meticulous preventative maintenance tracking, filter changes, coil cleanings, and system adjustments to maximize equipment lifespan and energy efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain complete EPA compliance across all refrigerant recovery, charging, and documentation workflows to uphold the company’s elite reputation.
Client & Team Communication: Communicate work order status, diagnostic findings, and material repair recommendations clearly to management and clients to ensure absolute operational transparency.
Site Safety: Proactively identify potential jobsite hazards and implement strict safety protocols (including lockout/tagout) to protect yourself, the public, and the client’s environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Significant hands-on, professional experience troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing commercial HVAC and refrigeration units.
Active EPA Universal Certification (Section 608) is strictly required.
Proven proficiency in reading mechanical blueprints, electrical ladders, system schematics, and utilizing advanced recovery equipment.
Strong organizational skills with a highly customer-service-oriented mindset and the capacity to manage a flexible work schedule independently.
Valid Driver's License and the ability to be insured by the company's auto policy are strictly required.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of proven field experience specifically in commercial facility mechanical systems or industrial refrigeration layout.
Type 2 or universal refrigeration license and at least 3 years of dedicated refrigeration service / troubleshooting work.
Working knowledge of complex reach-in/walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and chillers.
Prior military service (Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!).

Compensation & Benefits

Solid Pay: $30.00+ per hour, paid on a reliable weekly pay cycle, plus highly lucrative Employee Profit Sharing!
Financial Growth: 401(k) Retirement Savings Program and Company Profit Sharing plans.
Equipped for Success: Company vehicle and fuel provided for all work-related travel (available after a brief introductory period).
Tool & Tech Support: Personal Tool Replacement Program, all necessary Safety Equipment provided, and a premium Tech Package (smartphone & tablet) for seamless field documentation.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
Work-Life Balance: Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Career Development: Direct access to training systems, high-level mentorship, and paid professional certifications.

About Us

A. Pickett Construction, Inc. is a premier family-owned commercial general contractor that has defined quality in the Mid-Atlantic region since 1985. We specialize in complex industrial projects and "vigorous" schedules where customer satisfaction is the absolute primary metric of success. Because we employ dedicated technicians rather than subcontractors, we invest heavily in our team. As we prepare for a generation of leadership retirements, we are actively recruiting the next wave of project leaders to grow with our firm.

A. Pickett Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.