Refrigeration Service Technician - Field Tech with Bonuses

Hussmann; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual bonuses

Paid training

Paid drive time

22 days paid off

Company vehicle provided

On-the-job training

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Hussmann is seeking motivated HVAC/R Technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained merchandisers. You will work under a Master or Lead Service Technician, performing routine maintenance and basic electrical troubleshooting.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, HVAC-R technical training if possible, 2 years field experience or certification, clean driving record, and willingness to work nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Formal Education Requirement: Required Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred level: HVAC-R Technical School Degree
• Minimum Years Of Experience Necessary: External Candidates: 2 years in the field or 0 years with Certification from a Technical School
• Internal Candidates: 1 year as a General Laborer w/ completion of OJT & Skills Assessment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration system and self-contained temperature‑controlled merchandisers with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Responsible performing preventative maintenance compressor change assists, leak searching and coil washing with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Responsible for continually acquiring knowledge through on‑the‑job training which includes new product development, service bulletins, computer‑based training and issues.
• Responsible for completing necessary documents (work tickets and timesheets) and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Responsible for demonstrating ability to utilize a hand‑held computer to complete necessary customer paperwork and invoicing requirements.
• Responsible for maintenance and management of truck inventory in an accurate, neat an orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (if applicable).
• The ability to identify and use the standard tools of the trade, including refrigerant recovery equipment.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining excellent customer relations and professionally articulating equipment and system malfunctions using correct terminology.
• Perform service on conventional refrigeration systems, parallel rack systems, walk‑in coolers, and other commonly used refrigeration units for supermarkets and convenient stores with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of refrigerant and oil properties, sub‑cooling, superheat, psychometrics, copper‑to‑copper brazing, single phase compressor components, and refrigerated fixture airflow.
• Read and understand temperature and pressure charts.
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting and refrigeration cycle diagnostics.
• Safely handle R290 refrigerant and other hazardous materials such as dry nitrogen.
• Responsible for de‑icing case and walk‑in evaporator coils, replacing fan motors, and washing condenser coils.
• Basic understanding of system evacuation and charging, system pump down, and system defrost.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

EPA 608 universal certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC-R Technical School Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Refrigeration equipment knowledge

Job description

Hussmann is seeking motivated HVAC/R Technicians to maintain, diagnose, and repair supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained merchandisers. You will work under a Master or Lead Service Technician, performing routine maintenance and basic electrical troubleshooting.

This role requires a High School Diploma or GED, HVAC-R technical training if possible, 2 years field experience or certification, clean driving record, and willingness to work nights/weekends.