What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician position at DRD Repair?
Commercial Refrigeration Technician
Job Summary
DRD Repair is seeking an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Technician to join our service team in Lexington, Kentucky.
In this role, you will diagnose, service, maintain, and repair commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment throughout Central Kentucky. Our technicians work primarily in convenience stores, commercial kitchens, schools, and other foodservice environments, servicing equipment such as walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, prep tables, ice machines, and rooftop HVAC units.
You will work with a wide range of customers, including national brands such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle, Pizza Hut, Arby’s, Freddy’s, and others.
We are looking for technicians who take pride in their work, can troubleshoot independently, communicate professionally with customers, and want to build a long-term career with a growing company.
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose, service, and repair commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment
- Service walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-ins, prep tables, ice machines, rooftop HVAC units, and related equipment
- Troubleshoot temperature-control issues, refrigerant leaks, defrost failures, compressor problems, electrical faults, and other system issues
- Repair and replace components including compressors, evaporator and condenser fan motors, TXVs, contactors, relays, controls, and motor starters
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on refrigeration, ice, and HVAC equipment
- Respond to emergency refrigeration and cooling outages and help customers minimize equipment downtime
- Accurately document equipment information, diagnostic findings, repairs performed, and recommended follow-up work
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on commercial HVAC/R experience
- EPA 608 certification
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Strong refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and diagnose equipment in the field
Preferred
- Experience servicing commercial refrigeration equipment in restaurant, foodservice, or retail environments
- Kentucky Journeyman HVAC License
- Technical education or formal training in HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, or mechanical systems
- Additional manufacturer, controls, or mechanical certifications
Benefits
- Competitive pay of up to $40 /hour, depending on experience
- Take-home company service van
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Long-term advancement opportunities
About Us
DRD Repair is based in Lexington, Kentucky, with a second location in Ashland operating as Slone Refrigeration. DRD Repair has served customers since 1993, while Slone Refrigeration has served the region since 1964.
Between our two locations, our teams provide commercial refrigeration, HVAC, ice machine, and foodservice equipment service throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky.
We work with local businesses as well as major national brands and are continuing to grow our service capabilities and customer base. We invest in our technicians, training, equipment, and technology and are looking for people who want to build a long-term career with a stable, growing company.
Visit www.slonerefrigeration.com to learn more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.25 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- HVAC/R: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- HVAC Journeyman License (Preferred)
- driver's license (Required)
- EPA Universal Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $40