General Summary
Under the direction of the Facility Installation/Service Manager, the HVAC&R Tehnician will provide daily service and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment for all assigned Thorntons stores and/or facilities. In addition, the HVAC&R Technician will service and repair restaurant equipment such as frozen carbonated and non-carbonated dispensers, fountain beverage equipment, ice makers, juice dispensers, FCB machines, Hot Dog Roller grills, food warmers, and condiment units.
Essential Job Functions
- Trouble shoot / diagnose service problems and make repairs or replacements as needed.
- Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
- Observe and test systems operation, using guages and instruments.
- Braze or solder parts to repair joints and leaks.
- Adjust or replace worn or defective parts.
- Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
- Install expansion and control valves using acetylene and wrenches.
- Check the quality of all dispensed products (i.e., checking syrup levels, etc.)
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Perform installation of various new equipment.
- Alternate on-call duty with other team members.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Technical school degree or certification a plus.
- Minimum 5 years experience in the HVAC&R Industry.
- Minimum 5 years working as a service technician.
- Experience with fountain/FCB machines, ice makers, walk-in coolers, freezers, and HVAC split systems.
- Great customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously.
Certifications
- EPA Certification Type 1 and Type 2 required.
- Universal EPA Certification preferred.
- Journeyman's license required.
- Must have DOT Physical card or must obtain one upon hire.
Must have a valid drivers license. Daily travel to and from stores; occasional travel out of town.
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Last updated on Oct 29, 2023