Installation - Foreman

Overview

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Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration?

Hussmann’s team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, cold storage facilities.

Build your career with industry leaders since 1906. Join our team of hardworking, refrigeration experts and discover your potential.

• Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
• Paid training and access to online training videos
• Paid drive time (including overtime)
• 22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
• Company vehicle provided
• On-the-job, hands‑on training opportunities for Technicians, electric and mechanical theory, and model‑based training
• Sign‑on bonus available

• Oversee assigned Installation project, report progress to Project Manager with the optimal goal to provide safe, quality and efficient service as well as maximize profit and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for timely completion of assigned projects and customer satisfaction.
• Determine sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Communicate with customers and their representatives, including building owners, mechanical contractors, other trades, subcontractors, and field support staff.
• Coordinate Installation or remodel job on‑site to include Installers and Helpers and provide supervision. Duties may also include coordinating material and estimation of labor.
• Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade.
• Ability to perform all job duties of an Installation Technician. Ability to delegate tasks and motivate individuals.
• Ability to install refrigeration systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold‑storage facilities including the ability to install any component on a rack system and perform walk‑in case installation. This requires the ability to recognize major case types, lay out complex coolers as well as rigging lifting and setup.
• Hands on experience with soldering copper pipe (including configuring 90‑degree, 45‑degree, tees, and other fittings) and installing PVC drainpipe and fabricating hangers, struts, and supports. This includes the ability to identify pipe size, valves, and fittings by sight.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, and specifications.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety oversight to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules. Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance and direction.

• Formal Education Requirement:
  Required Level – High School OR Ten years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred level – Technical Degree.
• Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 5 years of experience with HS/GED.
• EPA 608 Certification preferred but not required.
• HVAC/R with minimum 5‑year commercial experience.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail oriented and highly motivated.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and out of town as required.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities/tasks in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong organizational, time management skills.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy.
• Strong customer focus skills.
• Strong project management skills and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions, learn quickly, think rationally and exercise good judgment. Work effectively in diverse team environment.
• Ability to work both individually and as a team with minimum supervision.

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