Rack Technician

Smart Care Equipment Solutions; United States; A distancia; USD 34.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Smart Care Equipment Solutions is seeking a Rack Refrigeration Technician to install, maintain, and repair large-scale refrigeration rack systems in commercial and industrial settings across the United States. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, manage service calls, and document work orders.

Qualified candidates have EPA certification, relevant licenses, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work nights or weekends as needed.

Formación

• EPA Certification required for handling refrigerants.
• Licenses: D1, D2, S1, or S2.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle priorities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for high-voltage systems and pressurized refrigerants.
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends when needed.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment up to 70 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration rack systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, and controls.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues within rack systems.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance for optimal performance and longevity.
• Work with refrigerants (R-22, R-404A, R-448A, R-449A, CO2) safely and efficiently.
• Respond to service calls, ensuring timely repairs and minimal downtime.
• Test and verify system functions and ensure components run efficiently.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain compliance.
• Provide customer service and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Maintain accurate service records, including time cards, logs, and inventory reports.
• Mentor junior technicians and entry-level helpers when needed.
• Assist with on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends.

Conocimientos

Rack refrigeration

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

HVAC/R knowledge

Communication

Independent work

Educación

Apprenticeship / trade school

Herramientas

CO2 systems

Descripción del empleo

As a Rack Refrigeration Technician , you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration rack systems used in commercial and industrial settings. This includes working with complex refrigeration systems in supermarkets, warehouses, food service establishments, and other facilities requiring large-scale cooling solutions. You will troubleshoot issues, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely, while exceeding customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration rack systems, including related components like compressors, condensers, evaporators, and controls.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues within refrigeration rack systems.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Work with different refrigerants (e.g., R-22, R-404A, R-448A, R-449A, CO2) to ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently.
• Respond to service calls for refrigeration equipment, ensuring timely repairs and minimal downtime.
• Test and verify system functions to ensure all components are running efficiently.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure all tasks are performed in a safe and compliant manner.
• Provide customer service and maintain positive relationships with clients, offering solutions to their refrigeration needs.
• Maintain accurate service records, including time cards, job logs, and inventory reports.
• Work with a team of technicians, providing guidance and training to junior technicians and entry-level helpers when needed.
• Assist with on-call responsibilities for emergency service needs, including nights and weekends as required.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working with rack refrigeration systems, including commercial and industrial systems.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration principles, including the installation and troubleshooting of rack systems.
• Technical training through an apprenticeship, trade school, or equivalent work experience.
• EPA Certification required for handling refrigerants.
• Must hold at least one of the following licenses: D1, D2, S1, or S2.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, managing service calls and job priorities.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices when working with high-voltage electrical systems and pressurized refrigerants.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex refrigeration systems.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak seasons, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 70 lbs) and work in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CO2 refrigeration systems and knowledge of energy-efficient technologies.
• Familiarity with electrical wiring schematics and control systems in refrigeration equipment.
• Experience with installation of refrigeration racks and related mechanical equipment.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].