Commercial Refrigeration Technician

About the Job

Refrigeration Installation and Service Technician

Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc. is expanding rapidly, and we urgently require talented refrigeration installers to join our team and support this continued growth!

Arizona Restaurant Supply, Inc. is the premier supplier of commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment, offering design services and professional installations. We partner with General Contractors throughout the Southwestern US on commercial kitchen projects for facilities like casinos, hospitals, schools, hotels, and restaurants. Our installations include walk-in coolers/freezers, ice machines, and custom built-in refrigeration for kitchens, bars, and warehouses.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the start-up and commissioning of new refrigeration systems, including parallel racks and single 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.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Job Qualifications:

Successful candidates will possess expertise in the installation, wiring, start-up, and construction of commercial refrigeration equipment. This includes:

• 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 We Offer:

• 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.