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Rack refrigeration technicians
Techs who keep parallel and distributed rack systems running: compressors, condensers, electronic controls, leak response, and case temperature recovery — with a realistic view of on-call.
Start a searchHVAC-R · Commercial refrigeration · Cold chain
Commercial refrigeration techs who keep the cases cold
We recruit rack refrigeration technicians, supermarket HVAC techs, and regional service leads who know parallel racks, case controllers, EMS, and EPA 608. Phoenix-based, placing nationwide.
- Pay on hireFees typically 20–25% of first-year base
- Weekly check-insOn every open search
- Replacement guarantee60–180 days, depending on the role
- Priority searchesTwo-week engagements, $2,500 credited to the fee
Roles
The seats that keep product cold
These are the HVAC-R roles we search for most. We screen for the systems people have actually serviced — not a long HVAC resume with “refrigeration” as a keyword.
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Supermarket HVAC technicians
Store comfort and support systems: rooftop units, make-up air, vestibules, back-room comfort, and sometimes heat reclaim tied to the refrigeration plant.
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Commercial refrigeration service techs
Walk-ins, reach-ins, cold storage, and cold-chain equipment across multi-unit retail and foodservice — commercial depth, not residential comfort cooling.
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EMS & refrigeration controls specialists
People who diagnose from alarms and energy management interfaces, tune case controllers, and catch problems before a store has to call.
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Regional & area service managers
Leaders who own vendor performance, tech coaching, escalation, and parts discipline across a geography of stores — not a senior tech who never wanted to manage.
Start a searchWhy it’s different
Why refrigeration hiring is different
Case temperature loss is not an IT ticket.
A missed hire shows up as shrink, food-safety risk, and stores calling emergency contractors at night rates. The person you hire is the person who answers that call.
The skill set is specific: parallel racks, case controllers, EMS, leak detection and refrigerant recovery, and EPA Section 608. A strong residential or install-focused HVAC tech is not automatically a supermarket refrigeration tech.
Multi-unit operators hire for coverage, not a single seat: nights, weekends, drive radius, and surge. On-call rules, vehicle and tool policy, and a real pay range decide whether a good tech says yes.
The best rack techs are usually employed and hear counteroffers from contractors. Reaching them takes a tight brief, a direct search, and an interview process that moves in days.
Process
How a search works
You pay only when you hire. We work the search, not a stack of unscreened resumes.
Brief
You tell us the stores in scope, rack and controls platforms, in-house versus contractor split, on-call rotation, pay range, and what good looks like on day 90.
Shortlist
We work passive talent, not just applications, and send a short, vetted list of techs who can talk about the racks and controls they have actually serviced.
Interviews
We coordinate, prep both sides, and keep the process moving in days, not weeks, with weekly check-ins while the search is open.
Guarantee
Every placement includes a replacement guarantee of 60–180 days, depending on the role. If a hire leaves in that window, we refill the seat at no added fee.
Fees
How fees work
You pay only when you hire. Fees typically run 20–25% of the new hire’s first-year base salary, due once they start. Nothing up front and no retainer on standard searches.
Every placement carries a replacement guarantee of 60 to 180 days, depending on the role. If a hire leaves in that window, we refill the seat at no added fee.
Need someone fast? Priority searches run as two-week engagements. A $2,500 engagement fee locks in the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee when you hire.
Hiring three or more? Ask about volume pricing for multi-site rollouts.
Facility Talent Jobs
Or post the role yourself
Facility Talent Jobs is our niche board for HVAC-R, refrigeration, and facilities maintenance roles. Employers submit a posting; we review and post it within 24 hours.
$149One 30-day listing
$349A 3-pack of listings
FAQ
Questions employers ask
Still have a question? Call (602) 834-4850 or email bob@facilitytalent.com.
What HVAC-R roles does Facility Talent recruit?
Rack refrigeration technicians, supermarket HVAC technicians, commercial refrigeration service techs, EMS and refrigeration controls specialists, and regional or area service managers. We also recruit multi-site facilities managers, CapEx and project talent, and data center critical facilities roles.
What separates a supermarket refrigeration technician from a general HVAC tech?
Hands-on work with parallel rack systems, case controllers, EMS and automation, leak detection and refrigerant recovery, and keeping product temperatures safe under load — work that residential or install-focused HVAC rarely covers.
Which certifications should we require?
EPA Section 608 (typically Universal) is the baseline for refrigerant handling. Beyond that, list only the credentials and licenses your state and role actually require instead of every possible cert.
How do your recruiting fees work?
You pay only when you hire. Our fee is typically 20–25% of the new hire’s first-year base salary, due once they start. There is no retainer on a standard search. If you would rather post the role yourself, Facility Talent Jobs listings are $149 for one 30-day post, or $349 for a 3-pack, at jobs.facilitytalent.com.
What is the replacement guarantee?
Every placement includes a replacement guarantee of 60 to 180 days, depending on the role. If a hire leaves during that window, we refill the seat at no added fee.
What is a priority search?
A priority search is a two-week engagement for urgent roles. A $2,500 engagement fee prioritizes the search and is credited in full toward the placement fee when you hire.
Do you only recruit in Phoenix or Arizona?
No. We are Phoenix-based and we place nationwide, running searches for operators across the United States.
Guides
Related guides
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Ready to fill a refrigeration seat?
Tell us about the role, the site, and the timeline. We will follow up to tighten the brief.
- Prefer to talk? Call (602) 834-4850
- Or email bob@facilitytalent.com
- We reply within one business day.