Refrigeration Technician

Overview

Job Overview:
Responsible for monitoring building equipment for safety and repair needs. This role involves troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical issues; performing repairs; documenting findings; and recommending corrective actions.

• Willingness to work overtime on weekends, holidays and after-hours when on call.
• Complete daily mechanical checks on all equipment including Mechanical Room systems, roof equipment, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases and walk-ins.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration, HVAC, EMS, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections and required documentation; maintain CARB and EPA forms in both paper format at the store and electronically in Corrigo and Trakref.
• Monitor preventive maintenance work performed by outside contractors and notify the Area Refrigeration Manager of issues.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems; perform repairs; document solutions; and recommend additional corrective actions.
• Maintain a high technical skill level across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Manage communications and respond to service calls in a timely manner.
• Maintain current licenses, inspections, permits and certificates to comply with all state and local codes.
• Operate EMS building controls and automation systems, adjust set points and schedules and modify control sequences as needed.
• Complete administrative tasks such as ordering materials, writing purchase orders and performing data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reporting via iPad.
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient and professional manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work environment in mechanical rooms, on the roof, in service vehicles and other work areas.

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of building-related vocational or technical programs preferred.
• Minimum of three years of recent experience in refrigeration service or maintenance within building trades.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and care in performance of duties to avoid equipment breakdowns.
• Ability to respond promptly to direct and radio communications.
• Maintain a neat uniform appearance, including company-provided work shirt and employee-provided clean blue jeans without holes or tears.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including arc-flash gear and safety glasses.
• Computer literacy required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• EPA Section 608 Certification required.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, prints and work orders.
• Knowledge of tool use and equipment maintenance.
• Strong general record-keeping skills.
• Strong customer service approach and sensitivity to diverse needs of coworkers and store personnel.
• Ability to work independently.

• Work performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor as required.
• Use of trade tools and standard office equipment throughout the workday.
• Frequent stooping, bending, twisting, lifting and reaching required.

Disclaimer:
The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work expected for this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or required skills.

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