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
This position responds to the customers’ needs for service of equipment through maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenience stores and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
Responsibilities
* Perform prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
* Perform preventative maintenance, compressor changes, leak searching and coil washing with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
* Continually acquire knowledge through on-the-job training including new product development, service bulletins, computer-based training and issue resolution.
* Complete necessary documents (work tickets and timesheets) and electronic communications in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
* Demonstrate ability to utilize a hand-held computer to complete customer paperwork and invoicing requirements.
* Maintain truck inventory in an accurate, neat and orderly manner and adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (if applicable).
* Identify and use standard tools of the trade, including refrigerant recovery equipment.
* 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 refrigeration units for supermarkets and convenience stores with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
* Understand refrigerant and oil properties, sub-cooling, superheat, psychrometrics, 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 cases 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
* Required Level: High School Diploma/GED
* Preferred Level: HVAC-R Technical School Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience
* External Candidates: 2 years in the field or 0 years with Certification from a Technical School
* Internal Candidates: 1 year as a General Laborer with completion of OJT & Skills Assessment
Additional Information
* Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record in accordance with the fleet policy
* Physically able to walk distances, bench and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift/carry objects up to fifty pounds repeatedly
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented and highly motivated
* Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of basic hand tools
* Familiarity with HVAC heating and cooling concepts and basic electrical schematics
* Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required
* Working knowledge of basic refrigeration; knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC preferred
* Strong leadership and business acumen
* EPA 608 universal certification
* Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills
Benefits
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* 401k with Company Matching Contribution
* Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Life/Disability Insurance
* Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Panasonic Employee Discounts
* 10 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
* Employee Assistance Program
* And more
About Hussmann
For more than 100 years, Hussmann Corporation has been a leader in providing innovative products, services and refrigeration systems for grocers and convenience stores. Hussmann, a subsidiary of Panasonic, promises to continuously provide the most customer-focused solutions in the food retailing industry. From display cases for supermarkets to entire refrigeration systems and innovative technologies, Hussmann continues to drive innovation in food retailing. Customers look to Hussmann as a strategic trusted partner to navigate the complex and ever-changing regulatory requirements with smarter, energy efficient, low-GWP refrigeration solutions—reducing their energy consumption and carbon emissions. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com. 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. REQ-152823
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