Refrigeration Technician

Gordon Food Service•Edmonton, AB

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Gordon Food Service is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join their team. This role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, system monitoring, compliance, documentation, and installation of refrigeration equipment. The company is a 128-year-old, family-owned and operated business with a strong family culture and opportunities for advancement. They are committed to providing an inclusive work environment and offer various benefits.

Requirements

Must possess an Inter-Provincial Journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic certification, registered in Alberta.
A valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license is required.
Intimate knowledge of all applicable local, provincial and federal refrigeration codes & willingness to perform electrical work to code.
Demonstrable, long term experience in all phases of commercial and industrial refrigeration installation, troubleshooting and repair.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable experience in the installation and maintenance of refrigeration PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controllers) is an asset.
Mechanical maintenance repair experience is an asset, as is experience in any of the various construction trades.

Responsibilities

Preventative Maintenance (PM): Proactively inspects, cleans, and services refrigeration equipment to prevent breakdowns. This includes cleaning coils, checking refrigerant levels, lubricating motors, testing electrical components, and calibrating thermostats and control systems.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Responds to equipment failures and alarms. They use diagnostic tools like pressure gauges, multimeters, and leak detectors to accurately identify the root cause of a problem, whether it's mechanical, electrical, or a control system issue.
Repairs and Service: Performs a wide range of repairs, from fixing refrigerant leaks and replacing faulty compressors to repairing electrical wiring and reprogramming control panels. This work is often time-sensitive and requires a calm, logical approach under pressure.
System Monitoring: Regularly monitors system pressures, temperatures, and performance data to ensure all units are operating within specified parameters. They are responsible for maintaining precise temperature settings required for different food products.
Compliance and Documentation: Maintains meticulous records of all maintenance, repairs, and refrigerant usage as required by environmental and safety regulations (like TSSA in Ontario or equivalent provincial bodies). They ensure the facility remains compliant with food safety protocols (e.g., HACCP) and workplace safety standards (e.g., lockout/tagout procedures).
Installation: Assists with or leads the installation of new refrigeration units, piping, and related infrastructure as the facility expands or upgrades.
Install, maintain or repair all refrigeration and HVAC systems within the building, meeting or exceeding all applicable codes.
Conduct maintenance and diagnostics on automated computer controlled refrigeration and facility temperature systems.
General mechanical maintenance duties as assigned or required or as situations demand.
The successful applicant will be required to be on call for emergency service on an as-needed basis.