HVAC Technician — Service & Install (Commercial)
Company Background:
We are 24 (and growing) market-leading operating companies that deliver unmatched HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical solutions. We are actively building the nation’s preferred technical service partnership for commercial MEP+ ecosystems, empowering industrial, commercial, and institutional clients—including Fortune 500 companies and other industry leaders across the United States—with reliable, innovative service. Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com
Retrofit Technology has been retrofitting Southern California's commercial buildings since 1989 — chillers, cooling towers, chilled water systems, refrigeration, and the mechanical guts that keep facilities running. We don't do new construction and we don't do residential. We install modern cooling and heating technology into yesterday's buildings, which means every job is a real problem to solve, not a cookie-cutter install. In 2023 we were acquired by Kelso Industries, a ~$1.2B platform — national backing with the culture of a shop that still knows everybody's name. We're growing 40%+ year over year and hiring because we have more work than hands.
The Role
Two experienced HVAC technicians who can both service and install commercial refrigeration and chilled water systems, working alongside foremen and techs who know their trade. This isn't a parts-changer job. We want people who understand systems.
What You'll Do
- Install and service commercial chilled water systems and refrigeration equipment
- Install fan coils, split systems, air handlers, and related mechanical equipment
- Pipefitting: copper brazing and soldering, threaded steel
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and commission systems in occupied commercial buildings
- Work cleanly and safely on customer sites and represent Retrofit professionally
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on commercial HVAC experience (service and/or install)
- EPA Section 608 certification
- Experience with fan coils and split systems
- Pipefitting skills — copper braze/solder and threaded steel
- Chilled water or commercial refrigeration experience strongly preferred
- A clean driver's license and a work ethic that doesn't need babysitting
What We Offer
- $38–$50/hr depending on experience — top of the local market for the right person
- Company-supplied major tools and equipment
- Company trucks provided for fieldwork; take-home trucks issued as you advance to foreman
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (company-subsidized, eligible after 30 days)
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Paid holidays, paid vacation (growing to 3 weeks with tenure), and paid sick leave
- Steady, year-round commercial work — no seasonal layoffs
- A real path forward: a fast-growing company backed by a $1.2B parent, with a clear route to lead and foreman roles
Retrofit Technology LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Kelso Industries is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered and forms of compensation that may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Why Join Us?
We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.
Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.