What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician I - Southern Region position at Southern Region - Harris Teeter Careers?
Entry level for Refrigeration /HVAC technician (Apprentice/training position).
Assist Skilled Technicians with refrigeration and HVAC maintenance, repair and support to assigned service calls. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist other skilled trade technicians in repairs as requested.
Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned or needed to meet technicians.
- Assist with and perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures to buildings and equipment.
Assist in compressor, large motor and component replacement.
- Assist in leak checks and refrigerant management.
Troubleshoot issues and repair equipment as directed by other skilled technicians
Operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts safely.
Orally communicate with store personnel and other skilled technicians
Utilize company email and to send and receive messages.
Comply with all department and company policies and procedures.
Utilize company work order system for assignments and track time
Physical demands include, but are not limited to, high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable Accommodation
Behavior/Skills• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and safely.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
Refrigeration/HVAC/ Electrical Technical School is preferred
One year refrigeration/HVAC experience with satisfactory overall performance is preferred
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary
Certificates and Licenses:Valid drives licenseEPA Refrigerant –Universal– Certificate preferred
Language Ability:Ability to read, and communicate effectively in English.
Math Ability:General Math skillsReasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computers and be able to email, use tablets/ Smart Devices as well as a general knowledge of functionality of systems for tracking work and time.
Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather);work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather);extreme heat (non-weather);risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
- There is no automatic progression from this job to the next level job (Refrigeration Technician II).