Qualified Service Technician

Panasonic Corporation of North America • Phenix City, AL

116d

About The Position

Hussmann's team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, cold storage facilities. 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, convenient stores and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; HVAC-R Technical School Degree preferred.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record in 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 extended period of time.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Utilize a hand-held computer to complete necessary customer paperwork and invoicing requirements.
• Maintain and manage truck inventory in an accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines.
• 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 for supermarkets and convenient stores 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.
• Understand system evacuation and charging, system pump down, and system defrost.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees