93832
DeLand, Florida
Contract
3 days ago
Job Title: REFRIGERATION RACK TECHNICIAN | JOURNEYMAN
Location: DeLand, FL (Onsite)
Estimated Duration: 6 Months
REFRIGERATION RACK TECHNICIAN | JOURNEYMAN & CO2 TRANSCRITICAL
Location: Traveling throughout the Southern U.S. | Home base flexible
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire / Contract
Levels: Level I Journeyman Rack Technician | Level II CO2 Transcritical Rack Technician
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking experienced Refrigeration Rack Technicians to support a multi-site commercial refrigeration installation program across the Southern U.S. Technicians will install, start up, troubleshoot, and commission refrigeration systems for new construction projects and major remodels.
This is a traveling opportunity with a consistent project pipeline. Travel, lodging, transportation, and per diem are provided.
We are hiring at two experience levels. Candidates should apply based on their background and hands-on experience.
LEVEL I | JOURNEYMAN RACK TECHNICIAN
REQUIREMENTS
• 5+ years of commercial refrigeration experience
• Hands-on experience with multi-compressor parallel refrigeration racks
• EPA 608 Universal certification
• Experience brazing copper and steel refrigeration piping
• Experience with nitrogen purging, pressure testing, evacuation, and charging
• Ability to read refrigeration piping drawings, electrical schematics, and control diagrams
• Experience setting and verifying superheat, subcooling, EPR, and defrost
• Ability to troubleshoot and commission systems with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Southern U.S.
Preferred backgrounds include supermarket or big-box refrigeration service and installation, OEM startup crews, or contractors supporting national retail rollout programs.
LEVEL II | CO2 TRANSCRITICAL RACK TECHNICIAN
Candidates must meet the Level I requirements plus documented hands-on experience with transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Startup, commissioning, or service experience with transcritical CO2 (R-744) booster racks
• Working knowledge of flash tank and receiver control
• Understanding of gas cooler operation and subcritical to transcritical system transitions
• Familiarity with CO2 operating pressures, relief strategies, standstill management, leak detection, and safety procedures
• Controls experience with Danfoss, Emerson E2/E3, CPC, or similar systems
Relevant backgrounds may include Hillphoenix, Hussmann, Kysor Warren, grocery chain in-house CO2 teams, industrial refrigeration, or cold storage. Industrial CO2 experience will be considered even without retail rack experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Install, pipe, start up, and commission multi-compressor parallel rack systems
• Install and commission remote condensers, gas coolers, condensing units, walk-in coolers and freezers, and refrigerated case lines
• Braze and pressure test copper and steel refrigeration piping
• Perform nitrogen purging, evacuation, charging, and leak testing
• Program and verify refrigeration controls
• Set and verify superheat, subcooling, EPR, and defrost settings
• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems and verify system performance
• Complete commissioning documentation and punch-list items
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and general contractor trades
• Work safely in occupied stores, including after-hours cutovers
• Assist with system turnover to store operations teams
TRAVEL & SCHEDULE
• Rotating travel throughout the Southern U.S.
• Typical assignments are 2 to 3 weeks on site
• Extended work weeks, generally 50 to 60 hours
• Overtime opportunities available
• Some night and weekend work may be required for store cutovers
• Company-paid flights or mileage home during rotation
• Company-paid lodging
• Travel days paid
• Ground transportation provided
BENEFITS & PERKS
• Overtime opportunities
• Daily per diem while traveling
• Company-paid lodging, flights, and ground transportation
• Company truck or rental vehicle
• Specialty tools, recovery equipment, and gauges provided
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• CO2 transcritical training opportunities
• Opportunity for Level I technicians to gain transcritical experience and advance to Level II
• Lead technician opportunities for experienced technicians who can run crews and manage project turnover
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• State mechanical or refrigeration license in TX, FL, GA, LA, AL, TN, NC, or SC
• Grocery, retail, or multi-site rollout experience
• NATE, RETA CARO, or equivalent certification
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Aerial lift or scissor lift certification
• Experience leading a small installation crew
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $42.00 and $58.00
Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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