What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Technician position at A-Gas Americas?
Shop Technician
Who are we?
A-Gas is an environmental services company whose purpose is to protect and enhance the environment by reducing global warming gases and preventing their release into the atmosphere. Rapid Recovery is the company's service division and the number-one provider of refrigerant recovery services for the HVAC, refrigeration, demolition, and marine industries. With industry-leading recovery, reclamation, and gas processing technologies, A-Gas continues to lead the industry in developing cutting-edge solutions designed to protect the environment. For more information on A-Gas, and our environmental journey, please go to www.agas.com/us.
We are seeking a highly dependable Shop Technician who will be responsible for supporting the local team and customers with cylinder preparation and refrigerant gas consolidation.
Why A-Gas?
This position starts at $20 /hour, based on experience and skills.
A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.
- The primary function of this position is to manage the cylinder fleet for shop location; including inbound and outbound cylinders, consolidation of refrigerant between cylinders, inventory management, and tracking of cylinders through our cylinder management software.
- Implement and manage the Ready for pickup process that prepares the cylinders for pickup for return to the reclamation facility.
- Receive cylinders from technicians, analyze the type of refrigerant, manage and perform consolidation process
- Operate pallet jack & liftgate
- Assist technicians with loading and off-loading the work trucks.
- Manage parts inventory
- Keep a clean and organized workspace
- General maintenance on recovery equipment
- Handle various types of other technical duties relating to the work-flow process of refrigerants
- Ability to operate assigned equipment safely
- Follow all EPA regulations
- And any other duties that may become necessary from time to time.
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Must be at least 21
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- Must be able to lift, push, and pull cylinders that may weigh up to and more than 75 pounds
- Knowledge of the HVAC industry and experience handling Refrigerant/Recovery of HVAC gases are preferred but not necessary we will train you
- Mechanical ability
- Strong organizational skills
- Must have the ability to obtain an EPA 608 License within 14 days of employment
- Exceptional communication skills and, reading, writing, and math skills
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $20 - $23
