HVACR Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Refrigeration Technician

Job Type: Full-time, Day Shift

Pay: Starting $25 - $33/hr.

Department: Maintenance

Responsibilities (Duties will include, but not limited to):

• Maintains all Company-owned ice merchandisers (approx. 360) located at the plant and in-store to ensure optimal functionality.

• Performs service calls to stores.

• Diagnoses problems, identify repairs that need to be done, and completes repairs on ice merchandisers.

• Refurbish older merchandisers by replacing parts, sanding, patching, and painting them promptly.

• Performs periodic maintenance on ice merchandisers at store locations.

• Documents work while at stores on a handheld device and communicate it with store employees.

• Communicates with dispatch regularly for service calls using a company-issued cell phone.

• Supports the installation of ice merchandisers by providing site checks for customers to ensure adequate space and electrical supply.

• Perform maintenance and repair on transport refrigeration (Thermo King) and other miscellaneous plant damage as needed.

• Performs daily checks on the plant freezers ensuring temperature and adequate refrigerant levels.

• Maintains inventory of parts used for service and purchases parts as needed.

• Service and maintain the HVAC at the plant including regular cleaning.

• Assist with major HVAC repairs.

• Maintain the shave ice block maker that runs off glycol.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of ice merchandisers and refrigerants.

• 4 years of HVAC experience working on small appliances.

• 2 years of experience working with refrigeration.

• EPA Type I, II, or Universal Certification Required.

• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

• US work authorization.

• Must be 18 or older to work in a Freezer/ warehouse.

• Perform all work with little to no supervision and promptly.

• Must be able to drive a Company vehicle safely by abiding all the rules of the road.

• Must have own set of basic hand tools for daily use on the job.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.

• Able to work in cold conditions 0-30 degrees Fahrenheit.

• A pre-employment physical and drug test is required (Company-issued).

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and moving up and down ladders.

• Frequent use of hands and fingers.

• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and physical for sanding and painting.

Other Skills:

• Communication with colleagues and stores.

• Take direction well. Able to work as a team player.

• Must be able to work alone, be organized, be internally motivated, and be productive.

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.

• High level of professionalism.

Who are we:

• Hawaiian Ice Company is a locally owned and operated small business based out of Pier 38 in Honolulu. We are the largest ice manufacturer and distributor on the island of O’ahu. We provide high-quality ice to over 100 stores daily. We operate from 4 am-4 pm daily 362 days a year.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, drug

• PTO

• 401K, 401K matching

• Life insurance

Schedule

• TBD.

• Must be available on-call if there are issues with refrigeration at the plant. The freezers must hold temp so that the ice does not melt.

• Able to work overtime as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

Application Question(s):

• Are you available on-call if there are critical refrigeration issues at our plant?

Experience:

• HVAC: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EPA Type I, II, or Universal Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33