Refrigeration Craftsman III

Perform advanced skilled work troubleshooting and assessing the need for maintenance, repair, modification, replacement, and installation of Refrigeration equipment.

Perform advanced skilled work troubleshooting and assessing the need for maintenance, repair, modification, replacement, and installation of Refrigeration equipment.

• Assist supervisor in leadership and management functions of the shop.
• Manage communication with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Assist in writing specifications and reviewing plans.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Evaluate projects, determine feasibility, the scope of work, estimate material, and personnel requirements.
• Inspect work performed by contractors and internal staff; evaluate and make recommendations to supervisor.
• Manage the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, and drawings to determine job requirements.
• Operate work trucks and supervise accompanying personnel.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests and outcomes.
• Train and assess job performance of shop personnel.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Evaluate equipment and building systems.
• Procure parts and services with vendors.
• Coordinate warranty repairs.
• Perform related work as required.

• Installation of new or repair of related trade equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain refrigeration equipment; maintain records and files; prepare reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance as required or as requested by the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Locating, ordering, and installation of defective parts.
• Verify equipment operations and make necessary repairs according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Troubleshoot food safety concerns and make necessary corrections.
• Work intensely with the Supervisor to ensure the equipment is operating according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain and repair the following but not limited to;
  Walk-in freezers and refrigerators, reach-in freezers and refrigerators, pass-thru refrigerators, milk coolers, merchandisers, serving line coolers, and freezers, cold tables, ice machines, residential and commercial refrigerators.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild various components encompassing the refrigeration atmosphere.

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associated with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions;

demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.

Required: High School Diploma, GED, or completion of a vocational program. Minimum five (5) years of experience in the trade, and CFC Certification.

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