Service Technician - Professional

Overview Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration? Hussmann’s team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, cold storage facilities. Build your career with industry leaders since 1906. Join our team of hardworking, refrigeration experts and discover your potential. Why Hussmann? Bi-annual bonuses based on performance Paid training and access to online training videos Paid drive time (including overtime) 22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays Company vehicle provided On-the-job, hands‑on training opportunities for Technicians, electric and mechanical theory, and model-based training Sign‑on bonus available Responsibilities Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air‑conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenience stores and cold storage facilities. Operates independently with minimal direct supervision. Develops first‑line customer relations and identifies potential sales opportunities. Performs prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration system and self‑contained temperature‑controlled merchandisers. Enough system knowledge to match customer needs with potential sales opportunities and to complete rapid/accurate diagnosis. Manages truck inventory, orders, receives, bills out and maintains parts responsibly with a minimum of waste. Manages assigned vehicle within all company guidelines. Maintains a clean vehicle, performs required maintenance on time. Completes necessary documents and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate, professional and timely manner. Demonstrates the ability to utilize hand‑held devices to complete necessary paperwork and invoicing requirements. Systematically utilizes mirror and flashlight to check all joints, installs PVC drain pipe with minimal supervision, sets and trims cases, installs and adjusts glass doors and frames, uses temperature sensors, brazing and soldering techniques, and determines proper coil layout in complex boxes. Accurately identifies pipe size and fittings by sight, performs system refrigerant and oil conversions and tests oil during conversion, and electric‑welds a variety of metals and joint types. Identifies, troubleshoots, and correctly sizes thermostatic expansion valves. Has working knowledge of pressure regulators as they pertain to pressurized gases, refrigerant flow controls, TEV troubleshooting and replacement, and tracing complex schematic diagrams. Demonstrates understanding of low/high pressure oil systems, split condensing/low ambient controls, refrigerated equipment startup, EMS controls, CO₂ refrigeration, new retail store refrigeration startup, air‑flow characteristics and testing, motor VFD’s, all system defrost types, recovery set‑up, torch set‑up, compressor operating parameters, conventional refrigeration system layout, parallel rack system layout, and advanced wiring diagrams. Demonstrates a working knowledge of gauge, scale, recovery, ECM, shaded pole, PSC, three‑phase motors, compressor operating parameters, oil differential pressure valves and oil level controls. Detects and repairs leaks on conventional systems and parallel racks, soldered with copper‑to‑brass and copper‑to‑steel, conducts compressor diagnosis and replacements, troubleshoots and repairs more complex service calls, checks/adjusts oil management system and compressor oil level control. Serves as a mentor to other technicians and leads HVAC/R PM programs. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Formal Education Requirement: Required Level: High School Diploma/GED Preferred level: HVAC‑R Technical School Degree Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: External Candidates: 7 years in the field or 5 years with Certification from a Technical School Internal Candidates: 3 years as a Certified Technician w/ completion of OJT & Skills Assessment Additional Information Must have a Valid Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record according to 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. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail‑oriented and highly motivated. Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of hand tools. Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required. Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC is preferred. Strong leadership and business acumen. EPA 608 Universal Certification. Superior decision‑making ability and paperwork skills. Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You* Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect: Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. Paid Time‑Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave. Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses after six months of service. Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation. *Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status. About Hussmann For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panasonic Avionics Corporation