Service Technician - Professional (Grand Junction)

Panasonic•Grand Junction, CO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Hussmann’s team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities. This role is for individuals motivated and eager to grow their career in refrigeration, building it with industry leaders since 1906. Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment for over a century, delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann is a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA and is committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

Formal Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: External Candidates: 7 years in the field or 5 years with Certification from a Technical School
Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: Internal Candidates: 3 years as a Certified Technician w/ completion of OJT & Skills Assessment
Must have a Valid Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record 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 external period.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail orientated and highly motivated.
Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of hand tools.
Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required.
Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.
EPA 608 Universal Certification.

Nice To Haves

HVAC-R Technical School Degree
Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC is preferred.
Strong leadership and business acumen.
Understanding of CO2 refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities.
Operates independently with minimal direct supervision.
Develops first line customer relations and identifies potential sales opportunities.
Performs prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration system and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers.
Enough system knowledge to match customer needs with potential sales opportunities and ability to complete rapid/accurate diagnosis.
Manage truck inventory.
Orders, receives, bills out and maintains parts responsibly with a minimum of waste.
Manages assigned vehicle within all company guidelines.
Maintains a clean vehicle, performs required maintenance on time.
Complete necessary documents and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate, professional and timely manner.
Demonstrate the ability to utilize hand-held device to complete necessary paperwork and invoicing requirements.
Ability to systematically utilize mirror and flashlight to check all joints, install PVC drain pipe with minimal supervision, set and trim cases, install and adjust glass doors and frames, use temperature sensors, use brazing and soldering techniques, and determine proper coil layout in complex boxes.
Accurately identify pipe size and fittings by sight, perform system refrigerant and oil conversions and test oil during conversion and electric weld a variety of metals and joint types.
Identify, troubleshoot, and correctly size thermostatic expansion valves.
Working knowledge of pressure regulators as they pertain to pressurized gases, refrigerant flow controls, TEV troubleshooting and replacement, and tracing complex schematic diagrams.
Demonstrate understanding of low/high pressure oil systems, split condensing/low ambient controls, refrigerated equipment startup, EMS controls, new retail store refrigeration startup, air flow characteristics and testing, motor VFD’s, all system defrost types, recovery setup, torch setup, compressor operating parameters, conventional refrigeration system layout, and parallel rack system layout, and advanced wiring diagrams.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of gauge, scale, recovery, ECM, shaded pole, PSC, three phase motors, compressor operating parameters, oil differential pressure valves and oil level controls.
Detect and repair leaks on conventional systems and parallel racks, solder with copper-to-brass and copper to steel, conduct compressor diagnosis and replacements, troubleshoot and repair more complex service calls, check/adjust oil management system and compressor oil level control.
Serve as a technical resource to other technicians and lead HVAC/R PM programs.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
Paid training and access to online training videos
Paid drive time (including overtime)
22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
Company vehicle provided
On-the-job, hands-on training opportunities for Technicians, electrical and mechanical theory, and model-based training
Sign-on bonus available
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.