Full-Time Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician
Eastern Refrigeration Service, Inc. is an industry leader in commercial refrigeration that provides regular, emergency and warranty services, repair and maintenance service, and new equipment purchasing and installation. Our headquarters is in Charlotte, NC and we currently operate in North and South Carolina.
Founded in 1969, Eastern has been offering high-quality commercial refrigeration repair and service to the area for 54 years. We are proud to be locally and privately owned. We are a company that is owned by Techs and built by Techs.
We currently offer:
● Competitive Pay
● Paid Company Holidays
● Paid Time Off
● Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
● Continued Education through Manufacturer Classes
● Potential for growth and advancement, we promote from within
● Guaranteed 40 hour work week
● Company provided vehicle and tablet
● Referral Bonuses
Commercial Refrigeration Service Technician Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and reliable Refrigeration Technician to join our team full-time to support our rapidly growing company. Applicants must have at least 3 years of Commercial Refrigeration experience. Light industrial refrigeration a plus.
Responsibilities
● Support refrigeration installations and start-ups.
● Test and diagnose with appropriate instruments, disassemble and assemble parts, and make necessary repairs to equipment and associated components.
● Provides service to customers by repairing and overhauling equipment, such as compressors, electrical and mechanical control devices in a safe, efficient and timely manner that exceeds customers’ expectations.
● Provides general repair work on refrigeration equipment, such as walk-in cooler/freezer units, reach-in coolers and freezers, ice machine equipment, compressors and electric components in a safe and timely manner.
● Provides preventative maintenance activities for customers by diagnosing equipment malfunction and any operating deficiency of the mechanical equipment to ensure quality work performance for the customer base.
● Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical and/or mechanical skills.
● Maintains and submits job history in the client management system, providing detailed notes and submitting accurate information and requests through the portal.
● Provides support by picking up, delivering and installing.
● Perform work on minor construction and remodeling projects including startups of new installations.
● Drives company vehicle in a safe manner.
● Performs other related duties and projects as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Must have at least 3 years of Commercial Refrigeration Experience. Light industrial refrigeration experience a plus.
- Strong Knowledge of refrigeration systems and components.
- Familiarity with schematics and blueprints for proper installation and repair procedures.
- EPA Certification to purchase and work with refrigerants.
- Own and maintain basic hand tools.
- Experience servicing, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and installing Commercial
- Refrigeration and related equipment including refrigerant controls (metering devices); compressors; electric motor controls (contactors, starters, relays, disconnects, thermostats, etc.).
- Experience in warranty service and manufacturer startups is preferred but not required.
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA safety procedures, regulations and guidelines.
- Attention to detail and a desire to get the job done right the first time.
- Motivation to work independently and responsibly.
- Able to stand, bend or kneel for long periods of time.
- Lift, push and pull in excess of 75 pounds.
- Able to work on and climb ladders, and work in changing environments.
- Regular service hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM. Emergency service hours are 24/7 and are fulfilled via a rotating on-call schedule. This provides the ability to obtain overtime pay if called out during your rotation.
- Clean driving record and background.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects efficiently.
Pay
We provide competitive pay based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Year round work
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person