HVAC Service Technician

Kalamazoo Mechanical, Inc. Kalamazoo, MI $35 - $50
Full Time Mid Level 5+ years

Posted 1 week ago

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About This Role

Join our team as an HVAC Service Technician specializing in food service equipment and refrigeration to support our restaurant and hospitality clients. This role values traditional HVAC/R skills with a focus on keeping kitchens running smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert maintenance and repair services for food service equipment, refrigeration systems, and HVAC systems
  • Diagnose and resolve issues quickly, often in active kitchen environments with time constraints
  • Service hot-side equipment (ovens, fryers, steamers, grills) and cold-side refrigeration units (walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, freezers)
  • Accurately complete required documentation and communicate effectively with clients
  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area
  • Operate power tools, hand tools, and lifts as needed
  • Mentor apprentices and share best practices

Requirements

  • Specialized experience with commercial food service equipment (hot-side and cold-side) and refrigeration systems
  • Solid understanding of standard, light-commercial HVAC systems—RTUs, furnaces, AC units, make-up air equipment, water heaters, exhaust fans, etc.
  • Minimum 5 years of field experience in service and repair
  • Ability to work in active kitchen environments—comfortable with grease, heat, and tight spaces
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and a self-motivated, detail-oriented approach
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications
  • Safety-conscious with a clean driving record
  • Exceptional work ethic and reliability

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of field experience in service and repair

Skills

HVAC systems * Hand tools * Power tools * Lifts * Refrigeration systems * Web-based digital work order system *

* Required skills

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Flexible Spending Account
Profit Sharing (averaging 6%-9% of pay as lump sum contribution at year end)
Health Savings Account
401(k) with auto 3% contributions
Referral program
Health insurance (100% paid)
On-call “spiff” even when no calls

About Kalamazoo Mechanical, Inc.

Kalamazoo Mechanical, Inc. is a company seeking an HVAC Service Technician with a strong background in food service equipment and refrigeration to support their restaurant and hospitality client base.

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