Service Technician - Professional

Hussmann Refrigeration Technician

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, and 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

Maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores, and cold storage facilities. Operates independently with a minimum of direct supervision. Develops first line customer relations and identifies potentials sales opportunities.

• Performs prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers.
• Enough system knowledge to match customer needs with potential sales opportunities.
• Manage truck inventory. Orders, receives, bills out and maintains parts responsibly with a minimum of waste.
• Manages assigned vehicle within all company guidelines. Maintains a clean vehicle, performs required maintenance on time.
• Completes necessary documents and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Ability to systematically utilize mirror and flashlight to check all joints, install PVC drain pipe with minimal supervision, set and trim cases, install and adjust glass doors and frames, use temperature sensors and gauges, determine proper coil layout in complex boxes, and locate refrigerant leaks.
• Accurately identify pipe size and fittings by sight, perform system refrigerant and oil conversions and test oil during conversion and electric weld a variety of metals and joint types.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correctly size thermostatic expansion valves.
• Working knowledge of pressure regulators as they pertain to pressurized gases.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Formal Education Requirement:

• Required Level: High School/GED and Completion/Certification from an HVAC-R Technical School or 5 years of experience in HVAC or HVAC-R
• Preferred Level: Technical Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 7 years in the field or 5 years with Certification from a Technical School

• 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-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude.
• 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 Certification.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, and highly motivated.
• HVAC/R with minimum 5-year commercial experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Matching Contribution
• Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Panasonic Employee Discounts
• 10 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more

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, optimize visibility 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 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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