Supermarket Refrigeration Journeyman Technician

DeBra-Kuempel Inc.Nashville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services. We are seeking an experienced Supermarket Refrigeration Journeyman Technician to join our team in Nashville and Knoxville, Tennessee. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems, with a strong focus on supermarket refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will have journeyman-level refrigeration experience, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and customer service.

Requirements

  • Journeyman experience required in supermarket refrigeration mechanic work, including installation and maintenance of refrigeration equipment
  • Ability to diagnose, maintain, adjust, repair, and replace refrigeration systems and components
  • Possess prior computer experience and be able and willing to learn and effectively utilize computer-based technology
  • Possess the competencies, willingness and ability to perform the duties of position.
  • Candidate should be able to diagnose, maintain, adjust, repair, and replace HVAC systems.
  • Proficient in electrical safety procedures
  • Proficient in risk assessment and determination of PPE appropriate to specific tasking
  • Competent analyzing situations and making technical and safety decisions based on specifications and applicable codes and manufacturer guidelines
  • Solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems
  • Good organizational and planning skills

Nice To Haves

  • Current HVAC/R license
  • Experience in commercial and/or industrial facilities

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on rack and conventional type refrigeration and cooling equipment in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
  • This includes installation and startup of refrigeration and cooling equipment.
  • Diagnose, repair, and perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on existing refrigeration systems and equipment
  • Effectively communicate with customers regarding planned tasking, issues, or impacts
  • Advise the Refrigeration Service Manager of job progress and material/labor requirements
  • Order replacement parts as needed
  • Work with all electrical components from disconnect throughout equipment
  • Submit reports as required by supervisor
  • Timely response to emergency service calls during and outside of normal working hours
  • Accurately and thoroughly documents hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved
  • Accomplish tasking working from Job Plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
  • Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or revise SOPs as needed
  • Perform tasking outdoors in environmentally challenging conditions including wind and extreme cold weather
  • Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively
  • Participate in Work Center Safety Program
  • Perform other duties as required

Benefits

  • health benefits
  • paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • tuition reimbursement
  • an employee assistance program
  • company discounts
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