Refrigeration Start-up Technician - Relocation Assistance provided
Company: SST Direct
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Refrigeration Start-up
Technician – Direct Hire | Superior Skilled Trades Location: Salt
Lake City, UT Pay Range: $28–$52/hour Shift: Varies — Travel,
overnight, and overtime as needed Weekly Hours: Full-time, 40 hours
with overtime opportunities Company Overview Superior Skilled
Trades is partnered with a company in the commercial and industrial
refrigeration industry. The company works with top-tier clients
across supermarkets, retail, and industrial facilities, emphasizing
quality, safety, and continuous growth. They invest in employees
through ongoing training, competitive benefits, and opportunities
for career advancement in refrigeration and HVAC systems. Position
Overview This is a Direct Hire Opportunity. As a Refrigeration
Start-up Technician, you will perform full start-up, wiring, and
programming of new refrigeration systems, including parallel rack
and individual systems. You will also lead small projects, assist
with retro-commissioning and EMS upgrades, and support branch
Service and Construction Managers in troubleshooting and training
junior staff. This role offers diverse, year-round work with
opportunities to expand your technical expertise and advance your
career. Key Responsibilities Evacuate parallel refrigeration racks
after verifying pressure tests. Perform EMS wiring and programming
for all manufacturers of EMS systems. Complete full start-up of new
parallel refrigeration and individual systems. Lead small projects
such as single case and condenser changeouts. Assist with
retro-commissioning, EMS upgrades, leak detection, and gas
conversion projects. Support branch Service and Construction
Managers with training and troubleshooting. Follow all quality and
safety standards and perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications High school diploma or GED required;
vocational/technical school coursework preferred. EPA I & II
Certification required; EMS Certification preferred. 5 years of
commercial refrigeration experience, especially with parallel rack
systems. 3 years of experience with supermarket EMS systems. Expert
knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, electrical systems,
single and parallel rack systems, display cases, and walk-ins.
Ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and
plumbing systems. Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting
skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Valid driver’s license
with a good driving record. Strong communication skills and ability
to work collaboratively. Benefits Health, vision, and dental
insurance Paid vacation and holidays 401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training Quarterly bonus plan
Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, and theme parks Pet
insurance Physical Requirements Ability to stand and perform
repetitive tasks for long periods. Regularly lift up to 25 lbs,
occasionally up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of hands and arms to handle
equipment and tools. Visual ability to perform detailed inspection
work and troubleshooting. INDH Powered by JazzHR OvEb0DamCx
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