Refrigeration Tech

Position 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.

• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after-hours when on call
• Make daily mechanical checks on equipment in the Mechanical Room, Roof, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases and walk-ins
• 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; maintain jurisdictionally applicable records, EPA forms and required documentation in paper format and electronic in Corrigo and Trakref
• Monitor preventive maintenance work done by outside contractors and notify Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems
• Responsible for troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and recommending further action
• Manage communications for service calls in a timely manner as required
• Operate EMS building controls and automations systems; fine-tune operating parameters; adjust setpoints and schedules; understand and modify building control sequences and operate the EMS/BMS systems
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as ordering material and writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via company-supplied electronics

• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after-hours when on call
• Make daily mechanical checks on equipment in the Mechanical Room, Roof, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases and walk-ins
• 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; maintain jurisdictionally applicable records, EPA forms and required documentation in paper format and electronic 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
• Maintains 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 automations systems; fine-tune operating parameters; adjust setpoints and schedules; understand and modify building control sequences and operate the EMS/BMS systems
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as ordering material and writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via company supplied electronics
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Maintain an neat, clean and safe work area in the mechanical room, roof, service vehicle, etc.

Education Level (preferred)

• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of building-related vocational-technical programs are preferred.

Experience Level (preferred)

• Minimum of three years recent experience performing refrigeration service or maintenance work in building related trades.

Skills and Experiences

• 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 recordkeeping skills
• Customer service orientation and sensitivity to diverse needs of coworkers, employees, and others contacted in the daily course of work
• Ability to work independently

• Most work is performed in both indoor and outdoor 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 is required in completion of job duties

Travel Requirements: 40%+ of time spent traveling