HVAC/R Service Technician & Install Lead - Luxury Residential Wine Cellar Cooling

About Us
Rhino Wine Cellars & Saunas is a family-owned company designing, building, and servicing climate-controlled wine cellars for some of the finest homes in the Puget Sound region. We specialize in WhisperKOOL split, ducted, and self-contained cooling systems, and most of our work is in high-end private residences. We’re growing and looking for a skilled tech who wants to lead installs, own their service calls, and grow with us.

The Role
You’ll be the lead technician on refrigeration installs and the go-to tech for service and repair. This is a client-facing position. You’ll often be working in finished luxury homes with the homeowner present, so how you show up matters as much as your technical skill.

What You’ll Do

• Lead installation of split, ducted, and self-contained wine cellar cooling systems from rough-in through startup
• Run, route, and insulate refrigerant line sets through finished and unfinished spaces (walls, attics, crawlspaces, ceilings)
• Braze copper with a nitrogen purge, then pressure test, evacuate, and charge systems to manufacturer specs
• Diagnose and repair refrigeration and electrical issues on existing systems
• Perform preventive maintenance and system inspections
• Install controls, thermostats, and condensate management
• Help size equipment for each cellar and spot installation problems before they become callbacks
• Coordinate with builders, GCs, and our carpentry team to keep projects on schedule
• Mentor and direct helpers or junior techs on install days
• Keep accurate job records: work performed, materials, time, photos, and refrigerant logs

Our Standards in Clients’ Homes

• On time, every time. You arrive when scheduled, and you communicate early if anything changes.
• Professional appearance. Clean company uniform, shoe covers, and a respectful manner at all times.
• Protect the home. Drop cloths, floor and surface protection, and dust control on every job.
• Leave it cleaner than you found it. The work area is cleaned up daily and at completion.
• Safety first. Safe ladder, torch, and electrical practices, and a hot-work mindset in finished spaces.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC/R experience, with both installs and service
• Proven line set and brazing experience is required. Ductless mini-split installs are a big plus.
• EPA Section 608 certification (Universal preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills across refrigeration circuits, controls, and line-voltage electrical
• Clear, courteous communication with homeowners, builders, and designers
• Ability to work independently and lead a small crew
• Valid WA driver’s license and an insurable driving record
• Able to lift 75 lbs and work in attics, crawlspaces, and tight mechanical areas

Nice to Have

• WA 06A HVAC/Refrigeration specialty electrician certificate, or an active WA electrical trainee card and progress toward the 06A
• Commercial or specialty refrigeration background
• Ducted system and sheet metal experience
• Experience with WhisperKOOL, CellarPro, Wine Guardian, or similar wine cellar equipment
• Luxury residential or high-end service experience

Pay & Benefits

• $42–$52/hour depending on experience and certifications
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Company Vehicle
• Company-provided tools and equipment: specialty tools, recovery machine, vacuum pump, gauges
• Paid Holidays
• PTO; WA paid sick leave
• Paid training and support toward your 06A and manufacturer certifications
• Uniforms provided

Schedule
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8-hour days. No weekends. Year-round work. No seasonal layoffs.

Why Rhino
You’ll work on beautiful, one-of-a-kind projects for clients who value quality. We’re a family business where your input matters, and there’s real room to grow into a senior or supervisory role as we expand.

Pay: $42.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person