About SCR:
SCR has been family-owned and operated since 1957 and is the Midwest's leader in commercial refrigeration, HVAC, building automation, and food service design, installation, and maintenance. Serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and beyond, we've built a reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.
At SCR, our employees are more than a team, they're family. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, because we know that happy employees create happy customers.
Our Core Values:
Perseverance / Integrity / Family / Stability / Competency
People and Safety:
At SCR, we believe safety isn't just about rules; it's about people. Our culture of safety is the foundation of how we work. From the field to the office, it is a shared responsibility and a priority at every level of our organization.
Why Our Technicians Love SCR (Straight from our employees!)
- Family-like culture where you are known, not a number
- Awesome bosses, managers stand beside you
- Paid weekly - no waiting for your hard-earned money
- Year-round, full-time employment - stability you can count on
- Performance reviews and pay increases are based on hours worked, with the potential for two increases per year.
- Opportunity to increase pay through overtime
- Sundays paid at double time (only when on call)
- Company-provided tools and equipment
- Ride-along training for the first 30-90 days to set you up for success
- Generous profit sharing: 5-10% of your annual salary
- Great medical benefits (SCR pays 90% of employee coverage)
- FREE dental
- Company vehicle and cell phone reimbursement
- Cutting-edge, technology-driven company - stay ahead of the industry with the latest tools and systems
- Unique and exciting work environment - maintain refrigeration systems in grocery stores and commercial facilities, ensuring food stays safe and operations run smoothly
- Opportunities for continuing education and career growth
- Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Strong community reputation - join a company people trust
- Career growth opportunities
Job Summary:
SCR is seeking a motivated HVAC Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of residential HVAC equipment. Technicians work closely with customers and fellow team members to deliver high-quality service while maintaining SCR's strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. This position offers hands-on learning, continuing education opportunities, career growth, and the chance to work for a family-owned company that values integrity, teamwork, stability, and technical excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Have a basic understanding of the mechanical and electrical components that operate and drive HVAC equipment, including but not limited to heat pumps, mini-split systems, forced air heating and air conditioning, geothermal, and boilers
- Install equipment or parts and perform maintenance on HVAC equipment
- Perform customer-based activities which require an individual to possess traits of decisiveness, initiative, tact, judgement, integrity, dependability, and the ability to communicate in a credible and professional manner
- Serve as a member of the SCR team displaying timely, efficient, and profitable accomplishment of jobs and tasks
- Perform supervised and limited unsupervised basic HVAC tasks, i.e. repairs and basic troubleshooting of equipmentr
- Perform progressively more difficult technical roles as time and skill set progress
- Attend and perform continuing education and training as provided
- Effectively communicate with the rest of the team and respond to requests both verbally and electronically in a timely manner
- Adhere to all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe work practices, and prompt reporting of hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
- Has completed or is in the process of completing a degree in residential HVAC or 2-5 years of on-the-job training
- Must have a PLT license or register with the state as a Registered Unlicensed PLT within 90 days of start date, and maintain either status
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with a neat and clean professional appearance
- Knowledge of and proven skills in accurately diagnosing and efficiently accomplishing a job to the mutual benefit of the customer and the organization
- EPA certification or ability to obtain within 180 days
- Mechanical ability and excellent problem-solving skills
- Current, valid driver's license
- Interest and initiative in installing and/or servicing HVAC systems through a combination of self-study, workshops, and other developmental activities
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to carry and lift heavy equipment (up to 100 pounds)
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching required
- Ability to work in varying environments, including indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to seasonal temperatures, and moderate to high noise levels in mechanical rooms, construction sites, and active work areas.
- Comfortable working in tight spaces, on ladders, and at elevated heights when needed
- Manual dexterity required for use of tools and equipment
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety procedures
- Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods during a typical workday
- Visual and auditory ability to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively in the field
Perks of Joining Our Team:
- People First. Always. We support and invest in our team.
- Annual Profit Sharing: Eligible employees receive 5-10% profit sharing each year based on company performance.
- Health Insurance: Excellent, high-quality medical coverage with multiple plan options to fit your needs.
- Free Dental Insurance: SCR covers 100% of dental premiums for employees and their families.
- Vision Insurance: Affordable vision coverage for employees and families.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance: SCR provides life insurance coverage for employees and all their dependents.
- Voluntary Benefits: A wide range of optional benefits including life insurance, disability coverage, accident and critical illness plans, identity protection, and more so you can tailor your coverage to your needs.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) Retirement Savings.
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Competitive PTO allowance plus paid holidays.
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SCR
$25 - $40 per hour - Hourly wage is commensurate with experience.
Full company benefits, including health insurance with company HSA match; company-paid Dental, Life, and Short-term disability insurance; 401k/Profit Sharing; Vacation, Holiday, & Sick p
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing, company vehicle
May 13, 2026