Refrigeration Technician Jobs in Wisconsin
Refrigeration Technician jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in food and dairy processing, cold-storage logistics, commercial HVAC, and grocery retail chains that run continuous refrigeration systems. The heaviest hiring is in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, where established employers like Kwik Trip, Uline, and Sysco Wisconsin maintain large refrigerated facilities requiring ongoing technical staffing at journeyman through lead-tech levels. The most sought-after specialties are commercial refrigeration system maintenance, industrial ammonia refrigeration, and energy-efficient HVAC-R retrofit work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician
Why an Appliance Repair Technician career might be right for you:
- You like solving problems – Each repair is different. You enjoy diagnosing problems and figuring out solutions
- You like fixing things – Getting things working again is a satisfying outcome. You did that!
- You like helping others – You’re the hero of the home, fixing essential appliances and lifting that weight off the shoulders of grateful homeowners
- You like to be on the move – You’re on the road and welcomed into customers’ homes every day
- Great hourly rates – $18 - $30 / hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification and location
- Benefits – Comprehensive set of medical, dental, and vision benefits with an additional employer-paid health care subsidy for any dependent tier medical plan enrollment under the Transform Health and Welfare Plan. Specifically, each eligible employee may receive up to $4,000 annually towards the cost of your dependent tier health coverage each year, prorated throughout the plan year.
- 401k match – Opportunity to contribute to 401k plan, with an employer match calculated on your before-tax contributions, 100% on the first 3% of salary
More ways to earn –Technicians have the opportunity to earn additional performance bonuses & sales incentives throughout the year. - Year-round work – With Sears large scale and wide product range, Sears cross trains techs and keeps them busy year round
- Expert training – Best in class training program. Tens of thousands of repair techs have been trained by Sears Technical Institute in the past 60 years.
- Peer mentoring – Onboarding buddy and mentor technicians to help you grow your skills.
- Career advancement – Many ways to advance and cross-train to keep growing your career. Our average tenure is >12 years!
- Tools Provided – Sears provides company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone & industry-leading app that eliminates paperwork and provides technical support.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
Job responsibilities:
- Drive to multiple customer’s homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances with high levels of quality and efficiency; appliances may include refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves
- Deliver excellent customer experience that exceeds expectations consistently
- Provide customers with value-added solutions that help make their home more clean, comfortable & protected
- Keep company truck well-maintained & organized, and help manage parts efficiently
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree
- EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, including use of testing & repair tools
- Experience repairing and diagnosing a variety of home appliances preferred
- Can follow directions and processes for quality workmanship
- Can use smartphone, including use for part ordering
- Successfully pass a background & drug screen
- Valid driver’s license for the state(s) in which you work
- Ability to travel up to 100%
- Ability to work variable and flexible hours, including required overtime
- Ability to read, understand, and apply written text of a technical nature to answer questions, solve problems, and complete job tasks
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs (frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull 100 lbs)
- Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, sit and type using a keyboard
- Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, stoop, climb, and crawl
- Ability to occasionally reach above shoulder
- Ability to drive automatic transmission vehicle
Years Experience
1 - 2 Years Experience
Travel Requirements
Road Warrior (75% or more)
Country
United States
Work-In City
Ringle
Work-In State
WI
Work-In Postal Code
54474
Business
Sears Home Services - In Home
Job Function
Repair/Installation
Employment Category
Regular, Full-time
Compensation Range
N/A
Additional Compensation Explanation
N/A
EEO/EOE Footer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
Posting Tags
#RepairTechnician
Company Brand
Sears Home Services
Location City
New Berlin
Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician | Transformco
Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician
Why an Appliance Repair Technician career might be right for you:
- You like solving problems – Each repair is different. You enjoy diagnosing problems and figuring out solutions
- You like fixing things – Getting things working again is a satisfying outcome. You did that!
- You like helping others – You’re the hero of the home, fixing essential appliances and lifting that weight off the shoulders of grateful homeowners
- You like to be on the move – You’re on the road and welcomed into customers’ homes every day
- Great hourly rates – $18 - $30 / hourly base rate, depending on experience, certification and location
- Benefits – Comprehensive set of medical, dental, and vision benefits with an additional employer-paid health care subsidy for any dependent tier medical plan enrollment under the Transform Health and Welfare Plan. Specifically, each eligible employee may receive up to $4,000 annually towards the cost of your dependent tier health coverage each year, prorated throughout the plan year.
- 401k match – Opportunity to contribute to 401k plan, with an employer match calculated on your before-tax contributions, 100% on the first 3% of salary
More ways to earn –Technicians have the opportunity to earn additional performance bonuses & sales incentives throughout the year. - Year-round work – With Sears large scale and wide product range, Sears cross trains techs and keeps them busy year round
- Expert training – Best in class training program. Tens of thousands of repair techs have been trained by Sears Technical Institute in the past 60 years.
- Peer mentoring – Onboarding buddy and mentor technicians to help you grow your skills.
- Career advancement – Many ways to advance and cross-train to keep growing your career. Our average tenure is >12 years!
- Tools Provided – Sears provides company vehicle, uniforms, specialty tools, mobile phone & industry-leading app that eliminates paperwork and provides technical support.
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
Job responsibilities:
- Drive to multiple customer’s homes daily to diagnose and repair a variety of home appliances with high levels of quality and efficiency; appliances may include refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves
- Deliver excellent customer experience that exceeds expectations consistently
- Provide customers with value-added solutions that help make their home more clean, comfortable & protected
- Keep company truck well-maintained & organized, and help manage parts efficiently
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or general education degree
- EPA Type I or EPA Universal certification
- Mechanical knowledge and aptitude, including use of testing & repair tools
- Experience repairing and diagnosing a variety of home appliances preferred
- Can follow directions and processes for quality workmanship
- Can use smartphone, including use for part ordering
- Successfully pass a background & drug screen
- Valid driver’s license for the state(s) in which you work
- Ability to travel up to 100%
- Ability to work variable and flexible hours, including required overtime
- Ability to read, understand, and apply written text of a technical nature to answer questions, solve problems, and complete job tasks
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to constantly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs (frequently lift, carry, push, or pull 50 lbs; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull 100 lbs)
- Ability to constantly reach outward, handle and finger objects, stand, walk, sit and type using a keyboard
- Ability to frequently bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, stoop, climb, and crawl
- Ability to occasionally reach above shoulder
- Ability to drive automatic transmission vehicle
Years Experience
1 - 2 Years Experience
Travel Requirements
Road Warrior (75% or more)
Country
United States
Work-In City
Ringle
Work-In State
WI
Work-In Postal Code
54474
Business
Sears Home Services - In Home
Job Function
Repair/Installation
Employment Category
Regular, Full-time
Compensation Range
N/A
Additional Compensation Explanation
N/A
EEO/EOE Footer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
Posting Tags
#RepairTechnician
Company Brand
Sears Home Services
Location City
New Berlin
Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Technician | Transformco
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Refrigeration Technician Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in refrigeration technician jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin HVAC/R contractor or journeyman license or EPA 608 certification required
- Minimum two years of hands-on commercial or industrial refrigeration experience preferred
- Proficiency diagnosing and repairing refrigeration systems, compressors, and evaporators required
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to commercial sites across Wisconsin
- Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems is a plus in food processing environments
- Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and equipment schematics for refrigeration systems
Refrigeration Technician Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a refrigeration technician in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin requires refrigeration technicians to hold EPA Section 608 certification for handling refrigerants, and commercial contractors must be licensed through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Most technicians enter through an apprenticeship registered with Wisconsin's Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards or complete an HVAC-R technical program at a school like Madison College or Fox Valley Technical College before sitting for the journeyman-level exam.
Which companies hire refrigeration technicians in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring refrigeration technicians in Wisconsin right now include Sears Home Services, Kwik Trip, and CoolSys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's large food processing, cold-storage, and grocery distribution sectors mean consistent demand from both facility operators and commercial refrigeration service contractors.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most refrigeration technician jobs?
DeForest, Appleton, and Milwaukee lead Wisconsin for refrigeration technician openings. Milwaukee's concentration of commercial facilities, food distribution hubs, and large grocery chains drives most of the volume, while Green Bay's substantial food processing and packaging industry and Madison's mix of institutional facilities and growing commercial real estate sustain strong demand outside the metro.
Are there remote refrigeration technician jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Refrigeration technician work is fundamentally hands-on and site-dependent, so fully remote positions are uncommon in the field. About 0% of refrigeration technician openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those postings typically involve technical sales, equipment specification, or remote monitoring and controls roles rather than maintenance or repair work.
How can I get hired as a refrigeration technician in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a registered apprenticeship through Wisconsin's Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, which places candidates with employers while they earn wages and hours toward licensure. Madison College and Fox Valley Technical College offer HVAC-R associate programs that Wisconsin service contractors actively recruit from. Candidates with backgrounds in electrical work, plumbing, or general HVAC installation often make lateral moves into refrigeration roles, and holding EPA Section 608 certification before applying gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in the Wisconsin market.
Where can I find and apply to refrigeration technician jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to refrigeration technician jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across commercial, industrial, and service sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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