Certified Service Technician

Hussmann International, Inc - Dothan, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Dothan, AL

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Certified Service Technician at Hussmann Corporation is responsible for performing routine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration systems and temperature-controlled merchandisers in supermarkets and convenience stores. This role requires minimal supervision and involves working closely with a Master or Lead Technician to ensure efficient operation and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers.
• Demonstrate operating knowledge of self-contained refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning units with some direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
• Perform preventative maintenance for convenient stores, small format, and supermarkets, including compressor change assists, leak searching, and coil washing.
• Detect and repair leaks on racks or single-unit piping, solder with copper-to-brass and copper to steel, diagnose low air flow, and install PVC drain pipe.
• Replace evaporator/condenser motors, use temperature meters and sensors, and properly hang blower coils.
• Fabricate hangers, struts, and supports, power wash air-cooled condensing units, and repair Hussmann brand products.
• Complete necessary documents (work tickets and time sheets) and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate, professional, and timely manner.
• Maintain and manage truck inventory in an accurate, neat, and orderly manner, adhering to vehicle maintenance program guidelines.
• Develop and maintain excellent customer relations and articulate equipment and system malfunctions using correct terminology.
• Understand basic electrical schematics including volts, amps, ohms, and be responsible for TEV troubleshooting and replacement.
• Demonstrate understanding of sub cool, superheat, refrigerant and oil properties, vacuums and microns, system evacuation and charging, and system pump down.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of gauge, scale, recovery, ECM, shaded pole, PSC, and three phase motors.
• Safely handle R290 refrigerant and other hazardous materials such as dry nitrogen.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required; HVAC-R Technical School Degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in the field or 3 years with Certification from a Technical School for external candidates; 1 year as a Qualified Technician with completion of OJT & Skills Assessment for internal candidates.
• Valid Driver's License and a safe driving record in accordance with the Fleet Policy.
• Physical ability to walk distances, bench and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations, and lift/carry objects up to fifty pounds repetitively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of hand tools.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as required.
• Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC preferred.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Health, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with Company Matching Contribution
• Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Family Leave
• Panasonic Employee Discounts
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Identity Protection
• Community Stewardship
• Employee Assistance Program