Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the start-up and commissioning of new refrigeration systems, ensuring proper pressure testing and evacuation procedures are followed.
• Direct and guide refrigeration team members on project tasks, such as line set routing and component installation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, General Contractors (GCs), and other trades to ensure successful project completion.
• Interpret and utilize technical documents, including blueprints, floor plans, shop drawings, and wiring schematics.
• Provide technical support to Operations and Project Managers by assisting with troubleshooting and resolving issues on problematic systems between projects.
• Inspect and verify the wiring and programming of various manufacturers' Energy Management Systems (EMS) as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Expertise in the installation, wiring, start-up, and construction of commercial refrigeration equipment, including:
• Walk-in evaporators and condensing units.
• Ice machines.
• Parallel rack systems.
• Walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Performing system start-up for walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and parallel rack systems.
• Constructing walk-in coolers, freezers, and ice machines.
• Diagnosing and resolving performance issues with walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, and parallel rack systems.
• Additional duties involve the installation, diagnosis, and repair of other commercial cooking equipment.

Work Schedule and Travel

• 90% of our work is outside the Tucson Metro Area, so travel is absolute.
• The role requires occasional mandatory evening, weekend, and on-call work hours.
• Travel to job sites is required throughout Arizona and other states.
• Overtime is available, based on workload.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• EPA Type II or Universal certification.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License in good standing, eligible for coverage under the Company's insurance carrier.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 100 lbs. and comfort working on ladders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with commercial equipment installation.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of construction experience.
• Experience in both plumbing and electrical work.
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off:
• Up to 120 hours of paid vacation annually.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• 40 hours of paid sick time per year.