Refrigeration Service Technician (Union)

PermaCold Engineering, Inc.; Kent (WA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent CBA Programs

Generous paid holiday schedule

Paid time off (vacation + sick time)

Weekly paycheck

Quality vehicles, tools, & uniforms

Training programs

Employee Referral Bonus program

Descripción de la vacante

A leading refrigeration services provider in the Kent area seeks a Service Technician to perform maintenance on industrial refrigeration systems. The role involves executing routine and emergency service work, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining strong customer relations. Candidates must have a journeyman designation and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Benefits include generous paid time off, competitive pay, and access to professional development programs.

Formación

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration service.
• Must complete all required safety and equipment training.
• Travel up to 100% throughout the service region.
• Excellent customer service skills and willingness to grow.
• Ability to read manuals and safety rules.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsabilidades

• Executes routine and contractual maintenance service work.
• Completes service reports for follow-up actions.
• Troubleshoots ammonia and synthetic industrial refrigeration systems.
• Servicing compressors, condensers, air units and related components.
• Uses tablet-based service ticket software for daily tasks and WOs.
• Submits time and Work Order reports daily with notes for follow-ups.
• Ensures Service Coordinator has accurate billing information.
• Communicates with Supervisors and Managers to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintains professional conduct, appearance and licenses.
• Performs other duties as directed; promotes company values.

Conocimientos

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Good oral and written communication skills

Read safety manuals

Teamwork

Educación

Journeyman designation

Herramientas

Tablet-based service ticket software

Descripción del empleo

Description

Service technician (Local UA 26 and UA 32) who performs scheduled and contract industrial refrigeration system maintenance at client facilities. Assists with industrial refrigeration system/equipment installations and equipment start-up / commissioning at client facilities. Works closely with service coordinators and sales staff to develop long‑term client relationships. Prepares recommendations for client facility service / equipment replacement based on service visit.

Job Type

Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Executes routine maintenance, contractual planned maintenance contract work, and emergency service work independently or with apprentice assistance.
• Completes service reports for planned service and maintenance contracts as necessary for Service Supervisor and Coordinator follow‑up action.
• Support customers with troubleshooting their ammonia and synthetic industrial refrigeration systems, including mechanical and control system operation.
• Mechanically and electrically service refrigerant compressors, condensers, air units, and other system components and/or assemblies.
• Ability to work with tablet‑based service ticket software system to complete service tasks assigned in daily Work Orders (WO).
• Prepare and submit all time / Work Order reports daily, including accurate notes/reporting of follow‑up needs and new materials required for follow‑up work.
• Ensure Service Coordinator has proper information to complete Work Orders for client billing in an accurate and timely manner, including all receipts for chargeable or reimbursable expenses for the Work Order.
• Communicate with Service Supervisors and Service Managers to resolve open issues at customer sites in a timely manner.
• Be dignified, courteous, clean and in company provided apparel when working in / at client facilities or when otherwise interacting with the clients.
• Maintain current licenses required to perform the specified service.
• Perform other duties as required by service leads and service manager.
• Lead the effort to develop and maintain a professional work environment based on the Kelvin Group core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, and Excellence.

Requirements

• Journeyman designation
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration service.
• Must complete all required safety and equipment training.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and have a strong drive to learn and grow in the refrigeration service field.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instruction manuals, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Travel up to 100% throughout the service region.
• A valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Excellent CBA Programs
• Pay rate based on the local union base rate + experience
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
• Weekly paycheck
• Quality vehicles, tools, & uniforms
• Access to Kelvin Knowledge Center, Kelvin University, and other learning & development programs
• Voice of the Field program
• Employee Referral Bonus program

EOE – Disability/Veterans