Service Technician

GENERAL REFRIGERATION COMPANY; Garner, Suffolk (NC, VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Refrigeration Company in Delmar, DE is seeking an experienced Service Technician for industrial refrigeration systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, interact with customers, and ensure safety and compliance across jobs.

Responsibilities include documenting work, training apprentices, and maintaining assets. Valid driver’s license and OSHA knowledge are required. The role may involve on-call hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Refrigeration service experience.
• Universal EPA Certification is required.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance for industrial refrigeration systems.
• Communicate issues and solutions clearly to customers.
• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Document completed work and submit required paperwork promptly.
• Ensure work complies with safety requirements and codes.
• Test systems after repairs to ensure proper operation and code compliance.
• Follow safety protocols and wear protective gear.
• Report recurring issues or product defects to Supervisors.
• Keep General Refrigeration assets (tools, equipment, vehicles) in good condition.
• Provide on-the-job training to Service Technician Apprentice and review their work.

Skills

Industrial Refrigeration

Customer communication

On-call readiness

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Delmar, DE 19940Position Type: Full Time

As a Service Technician you are the face of our business, and who our customers turn to first when they have a concern with their Industrial Refrigeration system. Service Technicians are responsible for providing troubleshooting and repair expertise in addition to aiding our customers in the maintenance of their refrigeration systems. Service Technicians are expected to remain up to date on industry knowledge and changes, ensuring you are able to provide the highest level of support. As a Service Technician, you are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism throughout your day as you interact with customers, employees, and vendors.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support for customers on their industrial refrigeration systems. Communicate clearly with customers about issues and solutions.
• Promote, build, and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Document completion of all work done, submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensure work completed is done in accordance with all safety requirements.
• Test systems after repairs to ensure proper operation and are safe and up to code.
• Follow safety protocols and wear protective gear.
• Frequent communication with supervisor regarding work status updates and/or customer relationship concerns.
• Report reoccurring issues or product defects to Supervisors.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of changes and new developments in product and preventive maintenance techniques within the Industrial Refrigeration industry.
• Ensure proper care of General Refrigeration assets such as tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Provide on-the-job training to Service Technician Apprentice and ensure any work performed by Service Technician Apprentice is reviewed, approved and in accordance with General Refrigeration's standards.

QualificationsQualifications and Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Industrial Refrigeration service experience providing routine and emergency troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance support to include a working knowledge of screw and reciprocating compressors, electrical and controls/alarm systems, evaporators, condensers, valves, motors, and pumps.
• Universal EPA Certification.
• Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA and industry safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and maintain productivity with little direct oversight.
• Proficiency in effective communication information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information to others within the company as well as externally to customers and vendors.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to be on-call and respond to customers' needs outside of normal working hours, as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and/or travel overnight as required.
• Must have a team player attitude and be a self-starter.
• Strong organizational skills and resourceful problem solving skills.
• Position requires pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work in various work environments to include both inside and outside locations at varying temperatures.
• Ability to work while standing for extended periods of time.
• Lifting and carrying tools, materials, and equipment
• Extended periods of working overhead, stretching, reaching, bending, climbing stairs and/or ladders are required.