Start a Career as a Commercial Refrigeration Technician
What Does a Commercial Refrigeration Technician Do?
A commercial refrigeration technician installs, repairs, and performs maintenance on equipment such as walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, beer systems and more. These pieces of refrigeration equipment are the backbone for many businesses like restaurants and hospitals. Therefore, break downs or a unit not working efficiently can cause many problems. Businesses rely on knowledgeable techs to install their equipment properly, keep it running smoothly and repair it when needed.
High Demand for Skilled Commercial Refrigeration Technicians
Like many other trade careers, the commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment industry has a shortage of skilled workers entering the field. With a large portion of the trade’s workforce reaching retirement age, there is a need for more young people. Additionally, the constant need for refrigeration in day-to-day operations for many businesses leads to a high demand for skilled techs to keep the equipment up and running. This is especially so in the rapidly expanding and developing areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Perks of working in the industry:
- Plenty of room for advancement.
- Paid training and certification opportunities.
- The median salary is $50,590 per year, but top earning techs can exceed salaries of $100,000 per year.
- Little to no student loan debt. – Scholarship opportunities are available through organizations such as CFESA.
- Great career for a person who likes to work hands-on to solve problems for people.
About RSI:
Refrigerated Specialist Inc. (RSI) is a family-owned and operated business servicing North and East Texas. As a CFESA certified company, we lead our market in the installation, service, and maintenance of commercial refrigeration, ice machines and beer systems. While serving 30,000 service calls each year, we offer quality service 24 hours a day.
We pride ourselves in being a family-oriented business with many multi-generation families working within our company. We also have employees who have been with us for over 35 years and many over 20 years. At RSI, we can offer job stability, as well as an enjoyable working environment with coworkers who care for each other.
Our benefits:
We are proud to invest in the success of our employees, both professionally and personally. Therefore, we offer eligible full-time employees many competitive benefits including:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 401-K with employer matching
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Company vehicle, phone, and tablet
- Performance bonus program
- Technician referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement for job related courses
- Paid training and certification
Whether you are an experienced tech or just getting started in the industry, RSI is hiring! If you are ready to apply or want more info, then please email jobs@rsidfw.com. Additionally, you can fill out an application here at RSIDFW.com.
