HVAC / R Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join GlacierGrid – Powering Sustainable Businesses for the Future

GlacierGrid is on a mission to revolutionize how the restaurant, convenience store, and hospitality industries manage energy and temperature monitoring, reducing energy waste, increasing profitability, and making sustainability effortless. We're a rapidly scaling technology startup trusted by global and established brands like McDonald's, Domino's, Dutch Bros, Burger King, 7-Eleven, and Panda Express to significantly reduce emissions and operational inefficiencies. Our innovative LoRaWAN-powered solutions protect the planet while driving meaningful results for our customers.

If you're passionate about sustainability, technology, and solving complex business challenges, GlacierGrid is where you belong.

HVAC / R Technician

Location : Remote (US-based, with frequent travel)

Compensation : $60,000–$100,000 + 0.05%–0.1% equity

Additional Compensation : Travel stipends and emergency service bonuses

About the Role

GlacierGrid is looking for a hands-on HVAC / R Technician to lead hardware installations, support product development, and scale our national technician network. In this role, you'll install smart monitoring hardware at quick-service restaurants (QSRs), convenience stores, and similar commercial locations across the U.S. Expect to travel up to 75% of the time each month. You'll also collaborate closely with our Engineering, Product, and Customer teams to troubleshoot field challenges and help evolve our technology offerings.

What You'll Do

Install GlacierGrid hardware on commercial HVAC / R systems at QSRs, convenience stores, and similar locations

Travel to installation sites across the U.S. (approximately 75% travel required monthly)

Set up and configure IoT connectivity solutions (e.g., WiFi networks, gateways)

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during or after installs

Contribute to R&D efforts by providing field insights and feedback

Vet, train, and support a national network of third-party technicians

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure project execution and customer satisfaction

Maintain clear documentation and communication for all field activities

About You

5+ years of experience as a full-time HVAC / R technician (commercial experience preferred)

Skilled at installing and configuring control systems on HVAC / R equipment

Comfortable with IoT and network configuration in the field

Strong communicator with the ability to train others on standardized processes

Highly organized, self-motivated, and responsive under dynamic schedules

Creative problem-solver with a hands-on mindset and curiosity for new technology

Willing and able to travel extensively throughout the U.S. each month (up to 75%)

More about GlacierGrid

Founded by entrepreneurs from Harvard, Columbia, and UC Santa Barbara, GlacierGrid partners with industry-leading brands to significantly reduce energy and food waste, addressing critical climate issues. We're supported by top-tier venture capitalists (Zero Infinity Partners, D.E. Shaw, Sequoia Capital, Social Capital) and headquartered in San Francisco.

Our Commitment

At GlacierGrid, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.