Refrigeration Technician Foreman

Description

Position at Ainsworth If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth (a GDI company) team today!
Position Summary:Oversee assigned site branch Installation project, report progress to Installation Supervisor/Project Manager with the optimal goal to provide safe, quality and efficient service as well as maximize profit and maintain customer satisfaction. Coordinate Installation or remodel job on-site to include Installers and Helpers and provide Supervision. Duties may also include coordinating material and estimation of labour.
Responsibilities:

Solder copper pipe, including configuring 90-degree, 45-degree, tees and other fittings

Diagnose water-leak complaints, remove cases from truck without damage

Install PVC drainpipe, recognize major case types, locates and sets superheat specification, receive, uncrate and properly hang blower coils

Install orifice and thermostatic expansion valves.

Locate refrigeration leak, fabricate hangers, struts and supports, identify pipe size and fittings by sight, power wash air-cooled condensing units, and layout complex coolers

Maintain current knowledge of Hussmann new product developments, service bulletins and issues

Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies and procedures including OSHA and any local authorities governing requirements

Ability to delegate tasks and motivate individuals

Complete necessary documents, such as time sheets, change orders, and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate and timely manner for timely invoicing requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of refrigeration installation maintaining the Installation Hussmann CERTI-TECH certification

Develop and maintain excellent customer relations

Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance and direction

Maintain and manage truck inventory in a accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (If applicable)

Coordinate Installation or remodel job on-site to include Installers and Helpers and provide Supervision

Coordinating material and estimation of labour

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience

Technical college diploma or certificate in refrigeration

Valid Driver’s license and a safe driving record

Physically able to climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift objects up to fifty pounds

Required ability to work nights and/or weekends

Excellent verbal and written communications skills, leadership, problem solving, detail oriented, highly motivated and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required