Refrigeration Technician

BRIAN DESPRES REFRIGERATION INC

Refrigeration Technician

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company car

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled and experienced Refrigeration Technician to join our team! In this role, you will install, service, or repair refrigeration systems in commercial establishments.

    You should have past experience in a refrigeration service technician role and hold an EPA certification. A team player who is comfortable working independently, you love the feeling of a job well done and take pride in completing customer jobs with efficiency. A positive attitude is a must!

    Essential duties and Responsibilities:

    This job description gives an overview of the overall essential functions, competencies, skills, and abilities for the Service Technician role. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

    Able to respond to heavy workload of service calls in a professional manner.

    Communicates effectively with customers, regardless of their level of technical knowledge: can explain to customer the cause of their problem and the remedy; if problem has not been repaired, offers explanation of situation and recommended next steps.

    Able to follow and utilize troubleshooting guides to identify problems in a short period of time

    Consistently checks system operations and safety and limit controls before leaving job locations

    Ensures customers’ questions/concerns have been addressed before leaving the work site

    Uses proper tools and instruments while troubleshooting

    Incorporates solution techniques to assist other service representatives and helps resolve issues and customer problems

    Schedules arrival and departure with customers

    Communicates tactfully to offer suggestions if system problems are caused by the customer

    Demonstrates ability to determine priorities based on a call schedule, responding to inadvertent interruptions, carrying proper tools and materials, and scheduling vehicle maintenance

    Promptly and accurately completes all required paperwork

    Keeps supervisor and manager informed of new developments, changes, or customer complaints

    Completes service reports daily: obtains customer signature on all service reports

    Signs up for memberships and technical organizations to improve knowledge and skills

    Keeps technical knowledge current regarding equipment and concepts

    Searches out and reads applicable manuals

    Position Overview: We are seeking a technician who has either hands-on experience or has recently completed trade school training in one or more of the following areas:

    HVAC systems

    Commercial kitchen equipment

    Commercial refrigeration

    As a technician with Brian Despres Refrigeration, you’ll be trusted to provide high-quality service to our commercial clients. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of systems and equipment, take on new challenges, and grow with our company.

    Qualifications:

    Past experience as a refrigeration service technician or comparable education

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Health Insurance

    PTO

    Paid holidays

    401K match

    Company vehicle and phone

    Brian Despres Refrigeration is a family-owned business that is growing quickly and looking for motivated technicians to join our team. We may be smaller than some companies, but we take pride in doing things differently. Our focus is on building lasting relationships—with our customers, through quality work and service, and with our employees, by fostering a supportive team environment.

    Qualifications:

    Experience in refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment service or recent graduation from a trade school in these fields

    EPA certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

    Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

    Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

    Ability to work independently and as part of a team

    Excellent communication and customer service skills

    Why Work with Us?

    Family-owned and team-oriented environment

    Competitive pay based on experience

    Opportunities for growth as our company expands

    Training and support to help you sharpen your skills

    A culture that values quality work, relationships, and integrity

    If you’re an experienced technician—or a recent trade school graduate—looking to join a growing company that values both its customers and its employees, we’d love to hear from you!

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $18.00 - $50.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week

    Work Location: In person

    Valid Drivers License

    EPA Certification

    Experience with operation and maintenance of chillers, heat pumps, air handlers

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

    Able to lift 75 lbs from floor to waist with possible repetition

    Able to lift 50 lbs from shoulder to overhead

    Able to work with both arms above head for minimum of 5 minutes

    Able to carry 50 lbs for a distance of 25 feet

    Able to push or pull 125 for a distance of 150 feet

    Able to climb stairs and ladders

    Able to carry 30 lbs while climbing stairs or a ladder

    Able to grip and operate hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment, such as chain falls

    Able to lift legs and step over obstacles up to 19 inches above the ground

    Able to perform work while in varying physical positions, such as lying on side, in a kneeling position, while standing on a ladder

    Able to access rooftop units and work at heights and in some cases tight or enclosed spaces

    Able to wear a respirator if conditions require; may have exposure to potentially harmful chemicals or materials

    Able to crawl for a distance of 25 feet

    Able to stoop, squat, or kneel for up to 10 minutes at a time