Supermarket Refrigeration Service Technician - Raleigh, NC

Refrigeration Design and Service, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits on Day 1

401(k) with Roth option

Paid holidays

Paid time off (vacation + sick time)

Learning & Development programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Refrigeration Design and Service, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, seeks a service technician to perform scheduled and contract maintenance on commercial and light industrial refrigeration systems at client facilities (supermarkets).

You will assist with installations and startup/commissioning, and collaborate with service coordinators to develop long-term client relationships. Responsibilities include executing routine maintenance, completing service reports, and troubleshooting control systems on rack

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; trade certification preferred.
• Refrigeration technical training or certificate desired.
• EPA certification required.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine maintenance and contractual service independently or with apprentice.
• Complete service reports for planning and billing; coordinate follow-up actions.
• Troubleshoot commercial/industrial refrigeration systems, including controls on racks, chillers, and packaged units.
• Use tablet-based service ticket software to update tasks and generate Work Orders.

Skills

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

Technical/refrigeration certificate

EPA certification

OSHA 10

Job description

Service technician who performs scheduled and contract commercial/light industrial refrigeration system maintenance at client facilities (specifically supermarkets). Assists with 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 commercial/industrial refrigeration system and equipment troubleshooting, including control systems, for facility refrigeration system issues. Work on split and parallel rack systems holding 80 plus lbs. of refrigerant, chillers, packaged units, and control systems.
• 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

• High School Diploma
• Preferred: Technical/trade school certificate in refrigeration. Advanced education within IR 1-19/ CR 1-20 modules.
• Commercial Refrigeration experience, preferably in supermarkets.
• Must complete all required safety and equipment training to perform the services the company offers to clients.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and have a strong drive to learn and grow in the refrigeration service field.
• Travel up to 90% locally in the service branch area with a company vehicle. This includes from home to jobs sites and to/from the service branch for materials/supplies.
• Will be trained/certified to operate a lull, scissor lift and forklift truck
• EPA certification is required
• OSHA 10 hour certification
• OEM equipment start-up and maintenance training preferred (additional will be provided)
• A valid driver’s license is required

Benefits

• Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
  • Accident Hospital Indemnity
  • Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
• Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
• Weekly paycheck
• Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
• Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
• Learning & Development programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE – Disability/Veterans

EOE – Disability/Veterans