HVAC-R Refrigeration Installer

Company: Performance Heating & Cooling Services, LLC

Location: Columbus, OH (Open to relocation candidates)

Job Type: Full-time, In-person

Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 / hour

About the Role

Performance Heating & Cooling Services, LLC is looking for a skilled and dedicated HVAC-R

Refrigeration Installer to join our growing team in Columbus, OH. Reporting directly to the Installation Manager, you will be the hands-on expert responsible for bringing our residential refrigeration projects to life.

In this role, you will adapt your technical expertise to meet the unique needs of each project—installing, charging, testing, and commissioning equipment to ensure every system runs safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you take pride in high-quality craftsmanship and want to build a rewarding career with a company that values your expertise, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Installations: Perform high-quality installations of residential refrigeration systems and related equipment, ensuring structural integrity and optimal placement.
• Pipework & Connections: Expertly measure, cut, assemble, and connect refrigeration pipework.
• Refrigerant Handling: Safely and accurately charge systems with the appropriate refrigerants in strict adherence to environmental and safety standards.
• Quality Assurance: Rigorously test newly installed equipment, verify system performance, and troubleshoot any initial operational discrepancies.
• Commissioning: Complete the final commissioning of installations, ensuring the system is fully operational and ready for the customer.
• Compliance: Guarantee that all installations meet or exceed applicable local, state, and national HVAC/R safety and building codes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years of proven, hands-on experience in refrigeration installation.
• Certification: Active EPA Section 608 Certification is mandatory.
• Mobility: Must be able to work in-person in the Columbus, OH local service area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Technical diploma or certificate in HVAC/R or Refrigeration Technology.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in brazing, soldering, and general refrigerant handling.
• Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read, interpret, and work from technical blueprints, schematics, and design drawings.
• Code Knowledge: Deep understanding of current HVAC/R safety codes and industry best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent diagnostic skills with the ability to think on your feet and adapt to on-site project challenges.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers. Performance Heating & Cooling Services provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay: $28.00 to $35.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Financial Security: Life insurance and a structured Retirement plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

Performance Heating & Cooling has 4 divisions each with separate management Serving Central Ohio since 2008. Service/Replacement, Residential New Construction, Multi-Family New Construction, and Light Commercial New Construction. We have a diverse work load to keep our company strong and keep our employees working steady.