Refrigeration Technician Foreman

Ainsworth; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, seeks an experienced project supervisor for installation projects. The role requires overseeing operations, ensuring safety standards, and managing a team of installers. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years' experience and a technical diploma in refrigeration. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for maintaining customer relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in relevant field.
• Valid Driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Physically able to climb ladders and lift objects up to fifty pounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch Installation project and report progress.
• Solder copper pipe and diagnose water-leak complaints.
• Install PVC drainpipe and recognize major case types.
• Demonstrate understanding of work safety policies.
• Maintain truck inventory and adhere to maintenance guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Ability to work nights/weekends

Education

Technical college diploma or certificate in refrigeration

Job description

Description

Position at Ainsworth If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth (a GDI company) team today! Position Summary : Oversee assigned site branch Installation project, report progress to Installation Supervisor / Project Manager with the optimal goal to provide safe, quality and efficient service as well as maximize profit and maintain customer satisfaction. Coordinate Installation or remodel job on-site to include Installers and Helpers and provide Supervision.Duties may also include coordinating material and estimation of labour.

Responsibilities

• Solder copper pipe, including configuring 90-degree, 45-degree, tees and other fittings
• Diagnose water-leak complaints, remove cases from truck without damage
• Install PVC drainpipe, recognize major case types, locates and sets superheat specification, receive, uncrate and properly hang blower coils
• Install orifice and thermostatic expansion valves.
• Locate refrigeration leak, fabricate hangers, struts and supports, identify pipe size and fittings by sight, power wash air-cooled condensing units, and layout complex coolers
• Maintain current knowledge of Hussmann new product developments, service bulletins and issues
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies and procedures including OSHA and any local authorities governing requirements
• Ability to delegate tasks and motivate individuals
• Complete necessary documents, such as time sheets, change orders, and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate and timely manner for timely invoicing requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of refrigeration installation maintaining the Installation Hussmann CERTI-TECH certification
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal guidance and direction
• Maintain and manage truck inventory in a accurate, neat and orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (If applicable)
• Coordinate Installation or remodel job on-site to include Installers and Helpers and provide Supervision
• Coordinating material and estimation of labour

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience
• Technical college diploma or certificate in refrigeration
• Valid Driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Physically able to climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift objects up to fifty pounds
• Required ability to work nights and / or weekends
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, leadership, problem solving, detail oriented, highly motivated and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work nights and / or weekends as required