Refrigeration Technician; Food Service Equipment Mechanic

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** Refrigeration Technician** (Food Service Equipment Mechanic)
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* Location:

** Petersburg, Virginia (Fort Lee)
** Type:
** Non-Exempt
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* Work Schedule:

** Full-time, Day Shift
** Compensation:** $42.94/hour
** Benefits:
** Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
** Full-Time benefits of a Refrigeration Technician at Tessera include:
*** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
* Health and Welfare Benefit
* Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
* 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave.
* Potential shared earning bonus
* Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
* Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
* Verizon wireless discount
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking a skilled and efficientn Refrigeration Mechanic (Food Service Equipment Mechanic) with a professional attitude.
** Typical duties include but are not limited to:
*** Install, perform preventative maintenance, and repair a wide variety of commercial kitchen equipment. Appliances include walk-in refrigerators, freezers, cold bars, dishwashers, conveyors, commercial food disposers, oven ranges, deep fryers, grills, steamers, kettles, mixers, and various other types of appliances.
* Add or remove refrigerant fluids when necessary.  Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.  Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components.  Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair systems.
* Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on appliances.
* Calibrate equipment when necessary.
* Utilize hand tools, test equipment, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s specification manuals to perform duties. Examine appliances during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts, and disassembles appliances and examines mechanical and electrical parts.
* Trace electrical circuits to locate shorts and grounds to adjust contact points and clean parts.
* Replace worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring, repairs and adjusts appliance motors, reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys, and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools, and lubricating equipment. Test water pressure and locate leaks.
* Prepare and maintains related reports, records, and requisitions as required.
* Assists in the inventory of equipment, tools, and parts.
* Responsible for the proper handling, maintenance, use, and accountability of all equipment, tools, and parts to which assigned.
* Adheres to all safety standards.
* Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.
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* Qualifications:

*** Communicate with others in a courteous and helpful way.
* Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
* Demonstrate ability to multi-task throughout workday (computer-based program), with constant interruptions.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical…