Refrigeration Technician (Food Service Equipment Mechanic)

About the role

Tessera is seeking a skilled and efficient Refrigeration Mechanic (Food Service Equipment Mechanic) with a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install, perform preventative maintenance, and repair a wide variety of commercial kitchen equipment.
• Add or remove refrigerant fluids when necessary.
• Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components.
• Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on appliances.
• Calibrate equipment when necessary.
• Utilize hand tools, test equipment, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s specification manuals to perform duties.
• Examine appliances during operating cycle to detect excess vibration, overheating, fluid leaks and loose parts, and disassemble appliances and examine mechanical and electrical parts.
• Trace electrical circuits to locate shorts and grounds to adjust contact points and clean parts.
• Replace worn or defective parts, such as switches, pumps, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, blowers and defective wiring, repairs and adjusts appliance motors, reassembles appliance, adjusts pulleys, and lubricates moving parts, using hand tools, and lubricating equipment.
• Test water pressure and locate leaks.
• Prepare and maintain related reports, records, and requisitions as required.
• Aids in the inventory of equipment, tools, and parts.
• Responsible for the proper handling, maintenance, use, and accountability of all equipment, tools, and parts to which assigned.
• Maintain professionalism in both appearance and demeanor.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Master level HVACR required; 5 years related experience and/or training in maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment, including refrigeration equipment.
• Valid State Driver’s license required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance company.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances as background checks will be conducted for this position.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care.
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave.
• Potential shared earning bonus.
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
• Verizon wireless discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.

Schedule

Full-time, Day Shift.

Pay

$42.94/hour.