HVAC/Low Temp Refrigeration Technician

DeBra-Kuempel • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

DeBra-Kuempel is seeking an HVAC Low Temp Technician to service, install, and repair HVAC, chiller, and refrigeration systems for existing and new accounts. The work includes ultra-low-temperature freezers and cascade refrigeration units, as well as preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on complex mechanical systems. The role requires attention to safety and efficiency, strong refrigeration and electrical skills, and the ability to read schematics. Familiarity with Building Management Systems and PC-based applications is useful. The technician is expected to communicate professionally, provide customers with service updates, and explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The position is field-based, with travel to job sites within the assigned service territory. Conditions can vary by project and weather, including work at heights over 50 feet and exposure to hot, cold, windy, wet, or snowy conditions. The work environment may be moderate to loud. Physical activities include sitting, walking, balancing, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, handling tools and controls, and regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.

DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and company discounts. Benefits for employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement are determined by the applicable CBA; they may also be eligible for voluntary supplemental union benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of field experience.
• Strong refrigeration background.
• Good electrical skills and refrigeration troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Good customer service skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Working knowledge of PCs, application software, and Building Management Systems.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds and traveling to job sites within the assigned service territory.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of complex mechanical HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and repair assigned HVAC, chiller, and refrigeration equipment safely and efficiently, including ultra-low-temperature freezers and cascade refrigeration units.
• Perform chiller preventive maintenance and troubleshoot and repair freezers, cascade units, and other complex mechanical HVAC equipment.
• Maintain records of work performed and parts and materials used.
• Use company and vendor resources.
• Uphold standards, policies, and procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow schedules and budgets.
• Wear the company uniform and required safety PPE, and perform job hazard analyses.
• Communicate professionally with customers and provide service status reports before, during, and after each call.
• Explain technical information effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Company discounts
• Voluntary supplemental union benefits program may be available to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed