Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems de México S. A. de C. V.
Service Technician - Qualified
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Refrigeration Service Technician – Entry Level
About the Role
Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration?
Hussmann’s team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities.
Build your career with industry leaders since 1906. Join our team of hardworking, refrigeration experts and discover your potential.
Why Hussmann?
- Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
- Paid training and access to online training videos
- Paid drive time (including overtime)
- 22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
- Company vehicle provided
- On-the-job, hands-on training opportunities for Technicians, electrical and mechanical theory, and model-based training
- Sign-on bonus available
Responsibilities
This position responds to the customer’s needs for service of equipment through maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities with assistance/direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
Responsibilities include:
- Performing prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers with direction from a Master or Lead Service Technician.
- Assisting with preventative maintenance such as compressor changes, leak searches, and coil washing under guidance.
- Continuously acquiring knowledge through on-the-job training, including new product development, service bulletins, computer-based training, and issues resolution.
- Completing necessary documents (such as work tickets and timesheets) and ensuring thorough, accurate, and timely electronic communication.
- Utilizing a hand-held computer for customer paperwork and invoicing requirements.
- Maintaining and managing truck inventory accurately, neatly, and orderily, while adhering to vehicle maintenance program guidelines.
- Using standard tools, including refrigerant recovery equipment.
- Developing and maintaining excellent customer relations with professional articulation of equipment malfunctions.
- Providing service on:
- Conventional refrigeration systems
- Parallel rack systems
- Walk-in coolers
- Other refrigeration units in supermarkets and convenience stores
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Required skills:
- Basic understanding of refrigerant and oil properties, sub-cooling, superheat, psychometrics, copper-to-copper brazing, and single-phase compressor components.
- Ability to read and understand temperature and pressure charts.
- Conducting basic electrical troubleshooting and refrigeration cycle diagnostics.
- Safely handling R290 refrigerant and dry nitrogen.
- De-icing case and walk-in evaporator coils, replacing fan motors and washing condensers.
- Understanding system evacuation and charging, pump-down procedures, and defrost cycles.
Qualifications
Formal Education Requirement:
- Required: High School Diploma / GED
- Preferred: HVAC-R Technical School Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Necessary
- External Candidates: 2 years in the field OR 0 years with certification from a technical school
- Internal Candidates: 1 year as a General Laborer WITH completion of OJT & Skills Assessment
Additional Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record (fleet policy compliance).
- Must possess physical fitness for:
- Walking distances, bench, and crouching
- Climbing ladders, high-elevation work
- Lifting/carrying objects up to 50 pounds repetitively
- Excelling verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and high motivation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude including knowledge of basic maintenance and hand tools.
- Familiarity with HVAC concepts, heating, cooling, and electrical schematics.
- Availability to work nights and/or weekends as required.
- Preferred: Working knowledge of basic refrigeration or commercial refrigeration and HVAC.
- Strong leadership and business acumen.
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Superior decision-making skills and sharptronymity.
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Benefits & Perks
What’s In It For You?
Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through diverse benefits and wellness programs, including:
Health Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- Prescription plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Voluntary Benefits
- Life insurance
- Accident, critical illness coverage
- Disability, legal and identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
Retirement & Savings Plans
- 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting
Paid Time-Off
- Paid time off
- Stewardship time and parental leave
Educational Assistance
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
Health Management & Wellbeing Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual health management, chronic condition management, and tobacco cessation support
Eligibility starts the first day of the month after your start date. Benefit availability varies based on employment status.
About Hussmann
For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment, delivering innovative solutions to the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a range of products and connected solutions designed for:
- Operational efficiency
- Merchandise visibility optimization
- Food freshness
With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann ensures operational excellence as a trusted partner, devoted to driving customer success.
For more information, visit www.hussmann.com.
Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.
Hussmann is proudly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to Any of the following:
- Veteran status
- Disability
- Age
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- Sex
- National origin
- Genetics
- Medical condition
- Any other characteristic protected by law
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