Refrigeration Technician

Job Overview

Monitoring building equipment for safety purposes and repair. Troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and making recommendations for further action.

• Make daily mechanical check on equipment in the Mechanical Room, Roof, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases and walk ins, etc.
• Maintain all refrigeration, HVAC, EMS systems, electrical, and mechanical systems and make necessary repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections and record required information, maintaining CARB and EPA forms and required documentation in both paper form at store and electronically in Corrigo and Trakref.
• Monitor preventive maintenance work done by outside contractors and notify Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems with outside contractors.
• Responsible for troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and recommending further action.
• Maintain a high technical level in troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage communications for service calls in a timely manner as required.
• Maintain current license, inspection, permit, and certificate requirements to meet all state and local codes.
• Operate EMS building controls and automation systems, fine‑tune operating parameters, adjust set points and schedules, and fully understand and modify building control sequences while operating the EMS/BMS systems.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as ordering material, writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via iPad device.
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work area in the mechanical room, roof, and service vehicle.
• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after‑hours when on call.

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of building‑related vocational‑technical programs are preferred.
• Minimum of three years recent experience performing refrigeration service, maintenance work in building‑related trades.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy and care to avoid mechanical breakdowns.
• Able to respond to direct and radio requests as soon as possible.
• Able to maintain proper neat uniform appearance of company‑provided work shirt and employee‑provided clean blue jeans without holes or tears.
• Wear required personal protective equipment as required, including arc flash and safety glasses.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, prints, and work orders.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance.
• General record keeping skills.
• Customer service orientation and sensitivity to diverse needs of coworkers, employees, and other persons contacted in the daily course of work.
• Ability to work independently.

• Most work is performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Incumbent may use various trade tools and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching are required to complete job duties.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve