Lead Refrigeration Install Technician

Air Comfort Service Group

$100K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration installation and leadership
  • Hands-on experience with building and installing walk-in coolers and freezers
  • Expert knowledge of refrigeration systems, controls, and installation practices
  • Ability to manage job planning and execution independently
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, and leadership capabilities
  • Valid driver's license with a clean record
  • EPA Certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial refrigeration installation projects from planning to completion
  • Design, measure, and construct walk-in coolers and freezers
  • Install refrigeration systems and essential components
  • Perform system brazing, pressure tests, and other technical tasks
  • Interpret technical plans and verify dimensions on-site
  • Coordinate installation crews and resolve on-site issues

Benefits

  • Company vehicle and phone provided
  • Medical and pension benefits through Local Union 638B
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Access to technical training
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Consistent year-round work with a stable, growing company
Full Job Description
Lead Refrigeration Install Technician

Full-Time - Office in West Babylon, NY - Service Territory Greater NY Area
Monday-Friday

On-Call Rotation

The Lead Refrigeration Installer is responsible for leading high-quality commercial refrigeration installation projects from planning through completion. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, professionalism and the ability to lay out and execute refrigeration installations in the field. The ideal candidate must be able to plan jobs, design and measure walk-in boxes, build walk-in coolers and freezers, and perform all other aspects of refrigeration installation while representing the company on-site.

What You'll Do
  • Lead commercial refrigeration installation projects from job planning and layout through final installation and start-up.
  • Design, measure, lay out, assemble, and build walk-in coolers and freezers, including walk-in boxes, doors, panels, and related components.
  • Install refrigeration systems and components, including condensing units, evaporators, refrigerant piping, drains, controls, and related equipment.
  • Perform brazing, pressure testing, evacuation, charging, start-up, and commissioning of refrigeration systems to manufacturer specifications.
  • Read and interpret plans, specifications, equipment submittals, and job requirements; verify field measurements and identify installation needs before work begins.
  • Lead installation crews on-site, coordinate work, troubleshoot installation issues, and ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.

What You Bring
  • Minimum of five (5) years of commercial refrigeration installation experience including leading refrigeration installation projects and crews
  • Hands-on experience building, measuring, laying out, and installing walk-in coolers and freezers
  • Strong working knowledge of commercial refrigeration systems, piping, controls, and installation practices
  • Ability to plan jobs, determine material and equipment needs, and execute installations from start to finish
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and customer service skills
  • Valid, clean driver's license required
  • EPA Certification preferred

Compensation & Benefits
  • $100k - $120k based on experience - Local Union 638B
  • Company vehicle and company phone
  • Medical and Pension - Local Union 638B
  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
  • Technical training
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Stable, growing company with consistent year-round work

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