
Full-time · Austin, TX
Chiller / Refrigeration Technician in Austin, TX
- Austin, TX
- Location
- Full-time
- Type
- 3+ years
- Experience
- $32–$45/hr
- Salary range
About the role
SpecService is the planned U.S. branch of SpecServis, an engineering company from Ukraine with 27 years of work on compressors, chillers and industrial refrigeration. We are building our first crew in Austin.
You will work on commercial and industrial equipment, not residential split systems: chillers, screw and reciprocating compressors, rack systems and cold rooms. You will learn from engineers who have rebuilt compressors for decades.
What you’ll do
- Diagnose and repair chillers, compressors and refrigeration systems.
- Carry out planned maintenance: oil changes, leak checks, vibration and electrical checks.
- Take part in compressor teardowns and rebuilds in our shop.
- Keep clear service records and photos for every job.
- Follow safety procedures for refrigerants, electrical work and rigging.
What we’re looking for
- 3+ years on commercial or industrial refrigeration or chillers.
- EPA Section 608 Universal certification.
- Comfortable with electrical troubleshooting and wiring diagrams.
- A clean driving record and a valid Texas driver’s license.
- Bonus: screw compressors, ammonia (R-717) or CO2 systems, controls and BMS.
What we offer
- Pay: $32–$45 an hour, depending on experience, plus overtime.
- Health insurance and paid time off.
- Company vehicle, tools and training.
- A path to a TACLA license with the company’s support.
- A small team where your work is visible from day one.
How we hire
- 01
Apply
Send a short note with a resume, or just your LinkedIn profile.
- 02
First conversation
A 30-minute call about your experience and what you want next.
- 03
Technical talk
An engineer walks through real equipment cases with you. No trick questions.
- 04
Offer
A written offer with pay, schedule and start date.
Let’s build it together.