Service Technician - Qualified

Hussmann Refrigeration Technician

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, and 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, electrical and mechanical theory, and model-based training
• Sign-on bonus available

Responsibilities

• Respond to the customers' needs for service of equipment through maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Perform prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration system and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Perform preventative maintenance compressor change assists, leak searching and coil washing with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Continually acquire knowledge through on-the-job training which includes new product development, service bulletins, computer-based training and issues.
• Complete necessary documents (work tickets and timesheets) and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to utilize a hand-held computer to complete necessary customer paperwork and invoicing requirements.
• Maintain truck inventory in an accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (if applicable).
• Identify and use the standard tools of the trade, including refrigerant recovery equipment.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations and professionally articulate equipment and system malfunctions using correct terminology.
• Perform service on conventional refrigeration systems, parallel rack systems, walk-in coolers, and other commonly used refrigeration units with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of refrigerant and oil properties, sub-cooling, superheat, psychometrics, copper-to-copper brazing, single phase compressor components, and refrigerated fixture airflow.
• Read and understand temperature and pressure charts.
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting and refrigeration cycle diagnostics.
• Safely handle R290 refrigerant and other hazardous materials such as dry nitrogen.
• De-ice case and walk-in evaporator coils, replace fan motors, and wash condenser coils.
• Basic understanding of system evacuation and charging, system pump down, and system defrost.
• Additional duties 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: 2 years in the field or 0 years with Certification from a Technical School Internal Candidates: 1 year as a General Laborer w/ completion of OJT & Skills Assessment
• Must 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.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail orientated and highly motivated.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of basic hand tools.
• Must have familiarity with HVAC heating and cooling concepts and basic electrical schematics.
• 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

• 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.

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.