Service Technician - Certified (Grand- Junction)

Panasonic•Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

Hussmann Service Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R equipment in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities. This role performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on refrigeration systems and temperature-controlled merchandisers, with some work guided by a Master or Lead Service Technician. The position also includes customer communication, documentation, inventory and vehicle upkeep, and safe handling of refrigerants and hazardous materials. Equipment specialty may vary by branch.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
External candidates: five years of field experience, or three years of experience with certification from a technical school.
Internal candidates: one year as a Qualified Technician, with completion of OJT and a skills assessment.
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record in accordance with the Fleet Policy.
Ability to walk distances, bend and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations, and repeatedly lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and high motivation.
Strong mechanical aptitude, including knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of hand tools.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required.
EPA 608 Universal Certification.
Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.

Nice To Haves

HVAC-R technical school degree.
Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC.
Strong leadership and business acumen.

Responsibilities

Perform prescribed routine maintenance on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers.
Demonstrate operating knowledge of self-contained refrigeration, heating, and air-conditioning units, with some direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
Perform preventative maintenance at convenience stores, small-format stores, and supermarkets, including compressor-change assistance, leak searches, and coil washing.
Detect and repair leaks on racks or single-unit piping; solder copper to brass and copper to steel; diagnose low airflow; install PVC drain pipe; replace evaporator and condenser motors; and use temperature meters and sensors.
Receive, uncrate, and hang blower coils; fabricate hangers, struts, and supports; power-wash air-cooled condensing units; repair Hussmann products; replace rack components; and perform walk-in case installations, with some direction from a Master or Lead Technician.
Complete work tickets, time sheets, electronic communications, customer paperwork, and invoicing accurately, professionally, and on time using a handheld computer.
Maintain truck inventory in an accurate, neat, and orderly manner and follow vehicle maintenance program guidelines, if applicable.
Develop and maintain excellent customer relations and professionally explain equipment and system malfunctions using correct terminology.
Understand basic electrical schematics, including volts, amps, and ohms.
Troubleshoot and replace TEVs.
Demonstrate understanding of subcooling, superheat, refrigerant and oil properties, vacuums and microns, system evacuation and charging, system pump-down, defrost types, single-phase compressor start components, recovery and torch setups, and conventional and parallel-rack refrigeration layouts.
Demonstrate working knowledge of gauges, scales, recovery equipment, and ECM, shaded-pole, PSC, and three-phase motors.
Safely handle R290 refrigerant and other hazardous materials, such as dry nitrogen.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Bi-annual performance-based bonuses.
Paid training and access to online training videos.
Paid drive time, including overtime.
22 days of paid time off: 10 vacation days and 12 company holidays.
Company vehicle provided.
Hands-on, on-the-job training opportunities, including electrical and mechanical theory and model-based training.
Sign-on bonus available.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Employee assistance program, virtual health management, chronic-condition support, and tobacco-cessation programs.