HVAC&R Technician

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.

Created: 2024-10-29