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A refrigeration technician is a skilled professional responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration systems. These systems are used in various industries and applications, including commercial refrigeration (such as supermarkets, restaurants, and food processing facilities), industrial refrigeration (such as cold storage warehouses and manufacturing plants), and residential refrigeration (such as air conditioning units and home refrigerators).
The duties of a refrigeration technician may include:
- Installing refrigeration systems: This involves assembling and installing refrigeration equipment, such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, and piping systems, according to blueprints or technical specifications.
- Repairing refrigeration systems: Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with refrigeration equipment, such as leaks, malfunctions, or inefficiencies, and performing necessary repairs or replacements of components.
- Performing preventive maintenance: Conducting routine inspections, cleaning, and servicing of refrigeration systems to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Retrofitting existing systems: Upgrading or modifying existing refrigeration systems to improve energy efficiency, comply with regulations, or meet changing operational requirements.
- Testing and monitoring: Using specialized tools and equipment to test refrigeration systems for proper operation, temperature control, and safety, and monitoring system performance over time.
- Following safety protocols: Adhering to safety regulations and procedures while working with refrigerants, electrical components, and other potentially hazardous materials or conditions.
- Providing customer support: Communicating with clients or building owners to understand their refrigeration needs, explain repair or maintenance procedures, and offer recommendations for system improvements or upgrades.
Refrigeration technicians typically have a combination of technical training, hands-on experience, and possibly certification in refrigeration technology or HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. They may work independently as contractors, for HVAC companies, or as part of maintenance teams in various industries.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
- Year round work
Supplemental pay types:
Experience:
- Commercial Refrigeration: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- EPA Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Raleigh, NC 27601 (Required)
Work Location: In person