Purpose: Responsible for performing skilled maintenance, installation, repair and inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair support to ammonia and Freon based refrigeration systems in a single plant

· Repair or rebuild expansion valves, solenoid valves, manual valves, and water pumps

· Maintain FES compressors including adding oil, changing oil filters, cleaning strainers, and replacing separators

· Complete daily inspections and checklists of all components

· Work safely by utilizing proper lockout tag out, hot work, confined space, and standard operating procedure policies

· Perform emergency shut down and startup, restart failed equipment, and put systems back online

· Troubleshoot pump re-circulating systems, liquid transfer systems, electrical and mechanical

· Participates in meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions

· Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns

· Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information

· Performs a variety of other tasks

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· High School diploma or GED is preferred

· At least 3 years’ experience operating, servicing, and maintaining industrial refrigeration system

· Universal EPA certification

· Strong mechanical, electrical and Computer efficient skills (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

· Willing to work OT and be on a rotating on call schedule (weekends & holidays included)

· Valid driver’s license

· Familiar with performing the functions of the job including: standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade; and safety practices and procedures

Physical Requirements:

· Frequently be able to push, pull, carry, lift (up to 50lbs), sit, stand, walk or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, work in small crawl spaces

· Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

· Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools

· Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information

· Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and customers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicopee, MA 01013: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person