Supermarket Refrigeration Tech

RUI - Refrigeration Unlimited; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RUI - Refrigeration Unlimited is seeking a certified HVAC / Refrigeration Technician to join our team in Fairbanks, Alaska. This position involves maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing refrigeration systems while providing excellent service to grocery stores.

Qualifications include 2+ years of HVAC/R experience and the ability to work on-call. This union position offers competitive pay and benefits, with the employer facilitating union membership for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years prior HVAC/R experience.
• Be available for on-call work as needed.
• Ability to pass a physical/drug screen/background investigation/driving abstract as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair multiple types of refrigeration systems.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs on refrigeration equipment.
• Inspect plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs for HVAC and refrigeration.
• Collaborate directly with grocery store managers.
• Quote equipment repairs and recommend replacements.
• Maintain proper van stock, tools and safety equipment.

Skills

Good judgement for use of supplies and materials in refrigeration repairs

Attention to detail and critical analysis for diagnostics and work performed

Professional communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Related education/certification in HVAC and refrigeration industry

Job description

Are you a certified HVAC / Refrigeration Technician looking for a place to build your career - not just another job? Refrigeration Unlimited, Inc. (RUI) is looking for Refrigeration Technicians for commercial service work in and around the Fairbanks, Alaska area. This union position offers extremely competitive pay and benefits package. Current union membership is not required and will be facilitated by the employer for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair multiple types of refrigeration systems, as well as all mechanical and electrical components related to the equipment (such as self‑contained coolers and freezers, single and rack systems, etc.)
• Perform minor plumbing repairs on refrigeration equipment, including walk‑in drain lines, case drain lines, cooling towers and water‑cooled condensers
• Inspect plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration systems and identify specifications that are required
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs for HVAC and refrigeration
• Collaborate directly with grocery store managers and store directors
• Quote equipment repairs and recommend replacement when necessary
• Maintain proper van stock, tools and safety equipment on work van

Skills

• Good judgement for use of supplies and materials in refrigeration repairs
• Attention to detail and critical analysis for diagnostics and work performed
• Professional communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude

Qualifications

• 2+ years prior HVAC/R experience
• Be available for on‑call work as needed
• Ability to pass a physical/drug screen/background investigation/driving abstract as needed

Bonus Points

• EPA license highly desired
• At least 2‑3 years of grocery refrigeration/HVAC experience highly desired
• Related education/certification in HVAC and refrigeration industry highly desired