What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Service Technician position at Hussmann?
About Hussmann:
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. We are a leader in providing display merchandisers, refrigeration systems, installation and services to food retailers around the world. We do more than provide a refrigeration system or install and maintain equipment. We provide our customers with solutions to make their businesses better. Finding a better way has always been the Hussmann way. Since 1906, our focus on innovation has helped food retailers succeed. We hold over a 122 U.S. patents and 320 international patents from more than a dozen countries. We collaborate with customers across a variety of food retail segments as we work towards fulfilling a promise for better businesses, better partners, and a better world.
About this Role:
You will perform maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating and air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities. You will work with minimum guidance. You will develop first line customer relations and identify potentials sales opportunities. Candidate with C-store experience encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Replace any component on a rack and perform walk-in case installation with some direction from a Master or Lead Technician.
- Perform prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers.
- Have knowledge of self-contained refrigeration, heating and air conditioning units with some direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
- Perform preventative maintenance, compressor change assists, leak searching and coil washing.
- Diagnose refrigeration systems and perform necessary repairs.
- Repair leaks on racks or single-unit piping.
- Diagnose low air flow.
- Install PVC drain pipe
- Use temperature meters and sensors.
- Receive and hang blower coils.
- Fabricate hangers, struts and supports.
- Complete necessary documents (work tickets, time sheets, and electronic documentation using a hand-held computer).
- Manage truck inventory in an accurate, neat and orderly manner and follow vehicle maintenance program guidelines.
- Develop excellent customer relations.
- Report to Field Service Manager or Area Service Manager
- Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Note: Equipment specialty may vary by branch
Formal Education Requirement:
Required Level: High School/GED and Completion/Certification from an HVAC-R Technical School or 5 years of experience in HVAC or HVAC-R; Preferred level: Technical Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 3 year min experience with Tech Degree
Qualifications:
- Have a Valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record accordance with the Fleet Policy.
- Must be physically able to walk distances, bench and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift/carry objects up to fifty pounds, repetitively and for an external period of time.
- Will work nights and/or weekends.
- Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC.
- Experience leading others in the work place.
- EPA Certification
- EPA 608 Universal Certification.
Benefits:
- Company vehicle provided
- Incentives paid twice per year
- Benefits first day
- Paid training with access to Hussmann Institute Online library
- Paid drive time (including overtime)
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Matching Contribution
- Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Family Leave
- Panasonic Employee Discounts
- Paid Vacation and 12 Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Hussmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
- Commercial Refrigeration: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
