Service Technician - Salem, Oregon

SUMMARY

Support client base by performing troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on all types of industrial refrigeration equipment and systems.

• Diagnose, repair, and perform maintenance on industrial refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Start up new refrigeration systems.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork, including service work orders, maintenance checklists, calibration and safety control testing documentation, IIAR safety inspections, LOTO log, startup paperwork.
• Communicate findings and required actions to customers efficiently and effectively.
• Coordinate with Service Coordinator on work order progress, scheduling, and parts needs.
• Assist management with office projects as needed.
• Make decisions based on customer needs and APCCO standards, maintain cooperation between customer and APCCO team.
• Purchase supplies and expenses cost‑effectively, share savings ideas, and abide by approved budgets.

• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Flexibility
• Time Management
• Ethical Conduct

Primarily at customer locations with open, loud environments, exposure to various equipment, and processing chemicals.

• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems used in cold storage, food and beverage processing.
• First‑hand experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial refrigeration equipment, valves, controls, pump downs, evacuations.
• Experience with calibrations and start‑ups, including compressor alignment.
• Safe handling of ammonia refrigeration systems and anhydrous ammonia practices.
• Basic safety knowledge: OSHA regulations, PPE, LOTO, Line Break.
• Fit Test pass and respirator usage.
• Reading blueprints, plans, and specifications.
• Travel to meet clients and service equipment.
• Effective team participation, conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and citizenship.

Full‑time. Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm, hours may vary based on needs.

Required; service needs of customers.

• 5–7 years experience as operator or service technician with industrial refrigeration systems (e.g., food/beverage plants, cold storage warehouses, equipment manufacturers).
• Retired Operator Certification (plus) or Refrigeration Trade School graduate (plus).
• Valid driver’s license; work with company vehicles must comply with APCCO policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, carrying 20 lbs, pushing/pulling 40 lbs, climbing, reaching, working above shoulder, fine and gross manipulation, hand twisting, and other typical tasks. Reasonable accommodations available.

APCCO’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy assures no discrimination on basis of protected group status under applicable law.