Service Technician - Qualified

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid Time-Off

Tuition reimbursement

Health management programs

Job summary

Hussmann is hiring a technician to diagnose, repair and maintain commercial refrigeration systems in supermarket environments. You will perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot walk-in coolers under supervision, building expertise in HVAC/R techniques.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, strong safety practices, and effective communication with customers. A valid driver’s license, EPA 608 certification, and readiness to work nights/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HVAC-R schooling preferred.
• EPA 608 universal certification.
• Minimum 2 years field experience or 0 years with technical school.
• Internal candidates: 1 year as General Laborer with OJT.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on supermarket refrigeration systems under supervision.
• Preventative maintenance: compressor changes, leak searches, coil washing.
• Maintain accurate work tickets and timesheets.
• Use handheld computer for paperwork and invoicing.
• Manage truck inventory and vehicle maintenance program.
• Identify and use standard tools; refrigerant handling (R290).
• Develop customer relations and communicate malfunctions clearly.
• Service walk-in coolers, conventional systems and parallel rack systems.
• Understand refrigeration concepts, sub-cooling, superheat, psychrometrics.
• Read temperature and pressure charts; basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Safely handle refrigerants and hazardous materials.
• De-ice cases, replace fan motors, wash condenser coils.
• Understand system evacuation, charging, pump down, defrost.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC-R Technical School Degree

Tools

Hand tools

HVAC diagnostics equipment

Job description

Overview

Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration?

Hussmann’s team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, cold storage facilities.

Build your career with industry leaders since 1906. Join our team of hardworking, refrigeration experts and discover your potential.

Why Hussmann?

• Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
• Paid training and access to online training videos
• Paid drive time (including overtime)
• 22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
• Company vehicle provided
• On-the-job, hands-on training opportunities for Technicians, electric and mechanical theory, and model-based training
• Sign-on bonus available

Responsibilities

This position responds to the customers’ needs for service of equipment through maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.

• 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.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record accordance with the fleet policy.
• Must be physically able to walk distances, bench and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift/carry objects up to fifty pounds, repetitively and for an external period of time.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail orientated and highly motivated.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of basic hand tools.
• Must have familiarity with HVAC heating and cooling concepts and basic electrical schematics.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required.
• Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and hvac is preferred.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• Epa 608 universal certification.
• Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.

Benefits & Perks – What’sInItForYou*

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave.

• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency,optimizevisibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.

For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary ofPanasonicUSA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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