Refrigeration Tech-Maintenance

Southern Hens Inc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Hens Inc is seeking an experienced HVAC and refrigeration technician to maintain climate control systems, refrigeration units, and beverage equipment at our Mississippi facilities.

You will handle work orders, install and troubleshoot systems, and advise on upgrades. Must have HVAC certification and at least one year of refrigeration experience, with strong reading of blueprints and codes. Willingness to work long hours and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• HVAC certification is required.
• At least one year of refrigeration experience as a refrigeration technician is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics.
• Knowledge of local building codes.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Braising and soldering skills are a plus.
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintains climate control systems such as HVAC units, Ammonia Cooling Systems, refrigeration storage units, and ice machines.
• Responsible for processing and completing work orders.
• Responsible for installing new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance.
• Advise on equipment upgrades and alternate cooling units.
• Processing and completing work orders.
• Contacting the client to ascertain their equipment needs.
• Ordering equipment supplies, repair modules, and sundries for the order.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and compliance schematics.
• Installing climate control systems, refrigeration units, and beverage equipment.
• Observing and testing newly installed systems.
• Troubleshooting refrigeration equipment failures.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Replacing worn seals, outer shells, and worn-out motors.
• Informing clients of repair costs and alternate cooling options
• Reports any and all maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Performs other functions as directed by the Maintenance Manager, as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year refrigeration experience as a refrigeration technician

HVAC certification

Advanced knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems

Excellent troubleshooting skills

Braising and soldering skills

Knowledge of local building codes

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics

Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills

Job description

Experience or training related to HVAC, Industrial refrigeration or Ammonia Refrigeration is required for these positions. Both day and nights are needed.

Primary Duties

• Maintains climate control systems such as HVAC units, Ammonia Cooling Systems, refrigeration storage units, and ice machines.
• Responsible for processing and completing work orders.
• Responsible for installing new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance.
• Advise on equipment upgrades and alternate cooling units.
• Processing and completing work orders.
• Contacting the client to ascertain their equipment needs.
• Ordering equipment supplies, repair modules, and sundries for the order.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and compliance schematics.
• Installing climate control systems, refrigeration units, and beverage equipment.
• Observing and testing newly installed systems.
• Troubleshooting refrigeration equipment failures.
• Maintaining stock levels.
• Replacing worn seals, outer shells, and worn-out motors.
• Informing clients of repair costs and alternate cooling options
• Reports any and all maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager.
• Performs other functions as directed by the Maintenance Manager, as needed.

Educational Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year refrigeration experience as a refrigeration technician
• HVAC certification.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Braising and soldering skills.
• Knowledge of local building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics.
• Advanced mechanical and diagnostic skills.

Essential Functions

• Ability to speak, see, hear, walk, bend, stoop, reach, twist, grasp, lift, climb, and stand.
• Ability to lift, stack or carry materials, up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and conditions.
• Ability to work safely.
• Manual dexterity and hand to eye coordination.

Qualifications

• Honest
• Dependable
• Excellent attendance record
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read
• Strong math skills
• Excellent computer skills (preferably experience with database programs)
• Well organized
• Not afraid of heights
• Attention to detail
• Capable of working with others with minimum supervision
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and perform accurately
• Pleasant personality and professional demeanor
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.