Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Smart Care•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Smart Care is seeking an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled, dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to providing high-quality customer service. The technician works with a range of commercial equipment, including walk-in coolers and freezers, reach-in units, ice machines, refrigerated display cases, prep tables, and other refrigeration systems. The role also includes responding to emergency service calls and after-hours requests when required, and may involve flexible hours, occasional nights and weekends, and work in confined, elevated, refrigerated, or hot environments. Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Its mechanical services include hot-side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage equipment, complex rack refrigeration, and HVAC.

Requirements

Previous experience servicing commercial refrigeration systems is preferred.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Ability to diagnose problems using meters, gauges, and other diagnostic equipment.
EPA Section 608 certification required.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Professional communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to lift equipment and parts and work in confined spaces, hot or cold environments, and on ladders or lifts.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional nights, weekends, and emergency calls.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of commercial refrigeration experience.
Experience with supermarkets, restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, or other commercial facilities.
HVAC/R certification or technical-school training.
Experience with electronic refrigeration controls and computerized monitoring systems.
Experience with ice machines and supermarket refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Install, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial refrigeration systems and related equipment.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration system issues.
Perform preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and failures.
Check refrigerant levels, locate leaks, and perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging as required.
Troubleshoot compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, controls, motors, fans, contactors, relays, and other system components.
Read and interpret wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Maintain accurate service records, including work performed, parts used, equipment condition, and recommended repairs.
Communicate professionally with customers and explain equipment problems and recommended solutions.
Maintain company tools, equipment, service vehicles, and inventory in good working condition.
Follow applicable safety procedures, refrigerant regulations, and company policies.
Respond to emergency service calls and after-hours requests when required.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.