Service Technician - Qualified (Reno)

• Overview
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• 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, electrical and mechanical theory, and model-based training + Sign-on bonus available
• Responsibilities
• This position responds to the customers' needs for service of equipment through maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenient stores and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.

+ Responsible for performing prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration system and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician. + Responsible performing preventative maintenance compressor change assists, leak searching and coil washing with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician. + Responsible for continually acquiring knowledge through on-the-job training which includes new product development, service bulletins, computer-based training and issues. + Responsible for completing necessary documents (work tickets and timesheets) and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate and timely manner. + Responsible for demonstrating ability to utilize a hand-held computer to complete necessary customer paperwork and invoicing requirements. + Responsible for maintenance and management of truck inventory in an accurate, neat an orderly manner as well as adhere to vehicle maintenance program guidelines (if applicable). + The ability to identify and use the standard tools of the trade, including refrigerant recovery equipment. + Responsible for developing and maintaining excellent customer relations and professionally articulating equipment and system malfunctions using correct terminology. + Perform service on conventional refrigeration systems, parallel rack systems, walk-in coolers, and other commonly used refrigeration units for supermarkets and convenient stores with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician. + Demonstrate basic understanding of refrigerant and oil properties, sub-cooling, superheat, psychometrics, copper-to-copper brazing, single phase compressor components, and refrigerated fixture airflow. + Read and understand temperature and pressure charts. + Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting and refrigeration cycle diagnostics. + Safely handle R290 refrigerant and other hazardous materials such as dry nitrogen. + Responsible for de-icing case and walk-in evaporator coils, replacing fan motors, and washing condenser coils. + Basic understanding of system evacuation and charging, system pump down, and system defrost. + Additional duties as assigned.

• Qualifications

• Formal Education Requirement:

• Required Level:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred level:
• HVAC-R Technical School Degree

• Minimum Years of Experience Necessary:

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External Candidates:

2 years in the field or 0 years with Certification from a Technical School +

Internal Candidates:

1 year as a General Laborer w/ completion of OJT & Skills Assessment

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• + 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 orientated and highly motivated. + Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of basic hand tools. + Must have familiarity with HVAC heating and cooling concepts and basic electrical schematics. + 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 608 universal certification. + Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.

• Benefits & Perks
• What's In It For You
• Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here's what you can expect: +
• Health Benefits
• Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options. +
• Voluntary Benefits
• Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance. +
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting. +
• Paid Time-Off Benefits
• Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave. +
• Educational Assistance
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service. +
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs
• EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.
• Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date.

Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status. 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 a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. _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._ REQ-154693