Traveling Journeyman

Responsibilities

• Install/service and assemble new refrigeration units, components, and systems (including air conditioning and commercial/freezer systems) according to blueprints and specifications.
• Ensure proper setup, including electrical wiring, plumbing, and refrigerant line connections.
• Perform routine maintenance on refrigeration systems, ensuring that components like compressors, condensers, and evaporators function efficiently.
• Clean, lubricate, and inspect refrigeration units to prolong the life of the system and prevent breakdowns.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot, and repair systems as needed.
• Analyze and interpret system diagrams and blueprints to resolve problems.
• Handle refrigerants in compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Ensure proper refrigerant levels and perform recharging as needed.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local codes and regulations, including safety standards for refrigeration work.
• Ensure safe working practices and maintain a clean work environment.
• Interact with clients to understand system needs and provide effective solutions.
• Explain system performance, maintenance requirements, and repairs to customers.
• Provide recommendations for system upgrades or improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, equivalent work experience and trade or technical school classes.
• EPA Certification (Type II).
• 6+ years of experience in the construction industry preferred and hands on field experience in commercial refrigeration, electrical and/or fixtures construction.
• Experience in copper brazing, market remodeling.
• Good driving record. Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and ability to wire installations.
• Knowledge of carpentry.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and piping of refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing and pipe fittings, and ability to pipe refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to read blueprints on refrigeration, electrical and plumbing.
• Ability to hang evaporation coils and install overhead hangers.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and good mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety, ability to oversee work activities to ensure safe work practices and safety rule compliance.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow all company policies and procedures and all applicable State and Federal laws.
• Ability to use typical business tools including E-Mail, Word, Excel, etc.