Refrigeration Technician

Main Responsibilities

• 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 new equipment installations.
• Record required information and maintain compliance forms and all other documentation in both paper form at the store and electronic in Corrigo and Refrigerant tracking System, based on the specific task.
• Monitor preventive maintenance and construction project 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.
• Maintain a high technical level in troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage communications for service calls: Ensure timely responses as required.
• Maintain current license, inspection, permit, and certificate requirements to meet all state and local codes.
• Operate EMS building controls and automation systems: Fine-tune operating parameters, adjust set points and schedules, fully understand and modify building control sequences, and operate the EMS/BMS systems and schedules.
• Fully understand and modify building control sequences and operate the EMS / BMS systems.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as ordering materials and writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area in the mechanical room, roof, and service vehicle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills related to technical aspects when communicating with customers at the store and division level.
• Willingness to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after-hours when on call.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of building-related vocational-technical programs are preferred.
• 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.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as required, including arc flash and safety glasses.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in web-based work order platforms.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, prints, and work orders.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance.
• Able to work independently.

Physical Environment

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the associate to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• An individual should contact the human resources department if they believe an accommodation is needed.
• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor (including lifting, moving, using hand and power tools and engaging in repetitive movements, i.e., turning wrenches, use of screw drivers).
• Frequent physical activity, including stooping, bending, twisting, grasping, climbing ladders, and reaching.
• Lifting requirements: Up to 35 lbs frequently, Up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to access rooftops as needed.
• Able to drive a company vehicle.
• Must be 21 Years of age or older.
• Work in the vicinity of hazardous, flammable materials.
• Safety is our first priority; all drivers must have:
• A valid driver's license with no suspensions.
• No at fault accidents within the last three years.
• No DUI/DWI within the last seven years.
• No more than one moving violation within the last three years.