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JOB FUNCTION
Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities; perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect, repair, modify and install refrigeration equipment; including compressors, receivers, condensers, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, ports, manifolds and capillary tubes.
- Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration equipment and make necessary adjustments or repairs; service and repair evaporative coolers, condensing units, and racks.
- Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, motors, relays, filters, controls, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic valves.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and a motor vehicle; maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventory.
- Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration equipment, components, timers, motors and wiring systems as needed.
- Test and examine equipment operations, observing meter and pressure gauges; conduct oil quality test when needed.
- Lubricate and pack refrigeration motors, pumps, fans, and other equipment.
- Install and calibrate systems; install copper tubing and repair pipes and tubing as necessary; test joints and insulate pipes of refrigeration systems; install pressure and temperature safety valves.
- Install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
- Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular timely attendance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Standard practices of the refrigeration trade.
- Theory of refrigeration systems.
- Materials, methods and tools used in the operation and repair of refrigeration systems.
- Applicable building codes, ordinances and regulations of State and local authorities pertaining to refrigeration.
- Manual and electrical tools and equipment applicable to the refrigeration trade.
- Welding and soldering techniques.
- Ability to read and understand drawings, plans and manufacturer submittals.
- Ability to read a tape measure.
- Ability to lay-out an installation grid
- Health and safety regulations.
- Basic record-keeping techniques.
- Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
- Perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of refrigeration systems and related equipment and facilities.
- Calibrate systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and routine servicing of equipment.
- Diagnose defects, and install, repair and maintain refrigeration units.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Operate specialized machinery, equipment and tools utilized in the repair, installation and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Can travel out of city, county, and state for service and/or install projects for days and weeks at a time.
- Work independently with little direction.
- Meet schedules and time lines.
- Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed while standing, sitting, kneeling, and/or walking.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
- Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
- Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy weights, up to 50 pounds.
- Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Successfully completed HVAC/R trade school.
- Three years of documentable refrigeration technician level operation, maintenance and repair experience in the refrigeration trade.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid California driver's license
- Active EPA Universal certification
Job Information
- Job ID: 63920935
- Location:
Perris, California, United States - Position Title: Technician - Refrigeration
- Company Name For Job: R-Cold
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Job Function: Refrigeration Technician/Mechanic
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Job Duration: Indefinite
- Min Experience: 3-5 Years

