Seasoned Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Lowder Brothers - Pocola, OK 74902, A FirstCall Mechanical Company

SEASONED COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Location: Pocola, OK.

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

Lowder Brothers is a commercial HVAC services provider in the Pocola, Oklahoma metro area. Lowder Brothers partnered with FirstCall Mechanical in 2026.

FirstCall Mechanical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services. FirstCall serves a wide array of facility and customer types, including distribution centers, industrial plants, universities, airports, healthcare facilities, self-storage units, and more. With approximately 700 employees across Ohio, New York, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas, FirstCall is committed to building durable partnerships. The company is actively expanding its operations nationwide and partnering with organizations that share its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

FirstCall Mechanical values our employees' well-being, growth, and success! Employees are offered a robust benefits package, including:

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, Free Telehealth + More
Financial Resources - 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% match, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
Time-Off & Holidays - Up to 4 weeks of Paid Off, 9 Paid Holidays + Veterans Day for Veterans
Career Growth & Development- Company-sponsored education and career advancement programs like the FirstCall Academy, the Learning & Education Assistance Program (LEAP), and the FirstCall Progression Program
Generous Referral Bonus of $2,500 per referral
Role-Specific Perks - Company vehicle or allowance, mobile phone or phone allowance, uniforms, and work boot and pants allowances

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Technician to join our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills, as well as an active EPA Certification.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose causes of problems and/or failures in commercial refrigeration systems and components, including compressors, evaporators, condensers, and electrical controls
Perform maintenance and service repairs on ice machine/cooler/freezer and other refrigerated systems (Superheat/Subcooling/Delta T)
Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls
Communicate with Dispatch to ensure completion of scheduled jobs
Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for customers
Communicate effectively with clients to explain system issues, recommended repairs, and maintenance procedures
Supervise and mentor apprentices and junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and troubleshooting techniques
Ensure team adherence to quality standards and project timelines
Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC needs

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position reports to the local Branch Leader and is responsible for engaging with the service team and all of our customers.

Qualifications

Valid Driver License w/acceptable driving record

Active EPA Certification

5+ years’ of experience in a commercial HVAC setting
OSHA 10 certification
Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively communicate with the customer by checking in and out with them on jobs. Able to explain the problems and resolution in a manner that the customer can understand. Closely communicate issues/concerns/updates with account managers on jobs.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal numbers. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem-solving and prioritizing multiple tasks. Help take lead over and teach helpers and tech I’s.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

FirstCall does not accept unsolicited resumes, employment applications or inquiries from recruiters, employment agencies or individual job seekers. Applicants who are selected to proceed to the next stage of FirstCall’s process will be contacted directly by a member of our team. Please note that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Applications will stay active in our system for 60 days, and after 60 days applicants will need to reapply for the role.