Experienced Commercial Refrigeration Installation Start-Up Technician ( South Florida)

About Kalos Services

Kalos Services Commercial Refrigeration Division delivers high-quality installations for major grocery retail and commercial clients across Central Florida. We are a family-owned company with over 20 years of experience known for integrity craftsmanship and a people-first approach. We are seeking an experienced technician to help power up test and commission refrigeration systems to ensure smooth long-term operation.

Role Overview

This is a field-based role for a detail-oriented refrigeration professional who enjoys working independently solving technical problems and ensuring every detail is correct before handoff. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with rack systems walk-ins reach-ins and associated control systems.

Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL (South Florida)

Compensation: $28 - $35 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: 4050 hours/week some night work and on-call responsibilities required

Responsibilities

• Power up and commission new commercial refrigeration systems
• Program setpoints and verify functionality for control systems (Emerson CPC Danfoss etc.)
• Perform pressure and leak tests electrical checks and refrigerant charge adjustments
• Troubleshoot and resolve start-up issues with electrical piping or mechanical components
• Ensure all systems meet manufacturer specifications and project requirements prior to turnover
• Document start-up conditions commissioning data and punch list items
• Collaborate with installation crews controls technicians and project managers
• Facilitate smooth transition to service and maintenance teams
  

• 2 years of commercial refrigeration installation service or start-up experience
• Strong knowledge of rack refrigeration condensers evaporators and controls
• Ability to troubleshoot and tune superheat subcooling airflow and refrigerant charge
• Comfortable reading blueprints schematics and wiring diagrams
• EPA 608 Certification (Required)
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record
• Willingness to travel regionally to job sites (per diem provided). ( West Palm Bch - Homestead)
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance: $500 deductible; employees pay 58% less than average Florida employer
• Direct Primary Care: same-day/next-day appointments $0 copays for primary care diagnostics and mail-order pharmacy
• Dental & Vision: full coverage for preventive care; low exam and lens costs
• Additional Perks:
  
  
  • $10000 free life insurance (additional options available)
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • 24/7 telemedicine access
  • Free cancer treatment with select providers
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    
    

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Kalos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value diversity and inclusion across our teams and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process please contact our HR team at .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.