Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Weis Markets•Owings Mills, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of it's associates and communities? That's WEIS! This position requires an onsite presence and travel within an assigned territory covering locations throughout Maryland. The role involves servicing and repairing refrigeration, HVAC, and other miscellaneous equipment in retail supermarkets, often with minimal supervision. The technician will also be responsible for completing service reports, performing preventive maintenance, and training new technicians.

Requirements

Good judgment, reliability, initiative, tact, integrity, dependability, and quick thinking.
Computer literate.
Knowledge of MSDS and OSHA.
EPA certified (Type I and II) in proper refrigeration practices.
Capable of working on roofs, scaffolds, and ladders at medium heights (approximately 30’).
Good verbal, writing, and reading skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and apply manufacturers’ instructions, and communicate with store personnel.
Valid driver’s license with good driving record; must be insurable.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands, and to adjust priorities as conditions dictate.
Knowledge of refrigeration systems and service techniques, including troubleshooting, electrical, and brazing skills.
Proper use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments common to the trade.
Proper food safety techniques for the supermarket industry.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary technical training in job-related discipline (OR) Five years of experience in maintenance of commercial refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Respond to service requests to repair supermarket refrigeration systems, HVAC, cardboard balers, checkout counters, lighting, humidifiers, and other miscellaneous equipment.
Complete service reports, time sheets, expense reports, purchase records, etc. to document activities.
Maintain contact with Sunbury dispatch via telephone and voice mail to receive new service calls.
Perform periodic preventive maintenance inspections and procedures.
Maintain the workplace (including the service van) in a neat, clean, and safe condition.
Communicate with the Service Supervisor to advise on the need for further action when appropriate.
Interview store personnel to determine the need for service.
Instruct store personnel in proper operational techniques for safe, effective, and efficient operation of their equipment.
Train new Service Techs.
Work and drive safely, using appropriate safety gear and techniques.
Respond to emergency breakdown calls whenever possible.
Project a professional image to associates, customers, and others.
Observe all rules of food safety and hygiene.
Perform other duties as directed by Supervision, and as required for the execution of the other responsibilities.
Directs the activities of trainees when applicable.