Refrigerant Piping Technician

Refrigerant Piping Technician

A FirstCall Mechanical Company

Refrigerant Piping Technician

Location: Asheville, NC

Who is R&W Mechanical?

R&W Mechanical was founded in 1958, with operations around western North Carolina. R&W provides unmatched quality installation and service of their heating/cooling and ventilation systems.

From large commercial projects such as hotels, schools, medical buildings, churches and restaurants to residential systems, R&W is committed to supporting our contractors and customers to complete each job with exemplary workmanship. R&W is also the perfect resource for special residential projects that are out of the scope of many HVAC companies. Our team of experienced professionals offers in-house planning, fabrication, installation as well as repair services. We look forward to the opportunity of working together.

WHO IS FIRSTCALL MECHANICAL?

FirstCall Mechanical is a commercial and industrial HVAC, building controls, electrical, and plumbing services company. We serve commercial and industrial customers, including distribution centers, cold storage facilities, food manufacturing facilities, universities, and other commercial properties. FirstCall has employees and operations across Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. We are actively growing our operations across the country.

FirstCall Mechanical not only partners with companies to nurture growth in the market, but also provides equal focus on employee growth and development as well. We believe when YOU succeed, we all succeed, so we strive to be the first call for talented team members who want a career, not just a job.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability 
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire date
• 401k retirement savings with 4% match
• Up to 4 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays Veterans Day for our Vets
• FirstCall Academy for training & development
• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Generous Employee Referral Program - $2,500
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Company vehicle or allowance based on the job 
• Mobile phone or phone allowance based on the job
• Company uniforms & work boot allowance
• Affiliate Company transfers

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Commercial Refrigeration Technician II to join our fast-growing team. This ideal candidate will be responsible for equipment maintenance and service work, responsible for inspecting, maintaining, installing and repairing commercial and industrial type air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose causes of problems and/or failures in heating/air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems and food service equipment, for the purpose of identifying equipment and/or systems repair and/or replacement needs
• Service commercial refrigeration equipment and systems to include walk-in coolers, freezers, small self-contained equipment, reach-ins, etc.
• Inspect systems and their components (e.g. air conditioning, heating and refrigeration units, etc.) to ensure safety and identify necessary repairs and provide an ongoing program of preventive maintenance
• Communicates with customers regarding status of repair or maintenance being performed or needed on equipment
• Order and install replacement parts as needed
• Must be able to install, repair, adjust, maintain and troubleshoot commercial equipment including refrigerant controls (metering devices); compressors; Split systems from 2 to 4 tons, electric motor controls (contractors, starters, relays, disconnect, thermostats, etc.)
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and procedures for all food service and refrigeration equipment, including changing filters and cleaning condensers and coils
• Perform electrical and mechanical inspection and maintenance on equipment to ensure peak performance
• Perform specific preventative maintenance including belt adjustments, oiling, greasing and cleaning of equipment
• Use experience and technical skills with preventive maintenance and system operations to determine service requirements
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings in reference to layout, location and operation of the system(s)
• Work in a team-based environment to share information and workload while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Submit required paperwork to Service Coordinator/Dispatcher in a timely manner
• Must work in a safe manner on a daily basis and ensure that all safety measures are taken at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Flexibility to work overtime/ weekends, as required

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Continual learning and development in the body of knowledge through FirstCall Academy, to ensure we set the bar for skill level in the industry
• Elite level of customer service, to ensure we continue to be the FirstCall our customers make for their HVAC & Refrigeration needs

ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT

This position will report to the service manager and has the responsibility to the entire service team and all of our customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate, or learn to operate, all necessary tools and equipment
• 5-7 years of experience and knowledge in repairs of commercial restaurant equipment plus commercial HVAC Setting
• Available to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as needed
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Sufficient physical agility to work in awkward places and from ladders or scaffolding as required by particular jobs
• Physical ability to endure high and low outside temperatures
• Valid driver's license
• Active EPA Universal Certificate
• Active CFC Certificate

BEHAVIORAL PROFILE

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Environmental Requirements

Will be required to work in a field environment, multiple customer sites on a daily basis.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is continually required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.