General Summary

Under the direction of the Facility Installation/Service Manager, the HVAC&R Tehnician will provide daily service and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment for all assigned Thorntons stores and/or facilities.  In addition, the HVAC&R Technician will service and repair restaurant equipment such as frozen carbonated and non-carbonated dispensers, fountain beverage equipment, ice makers, juice dispensers, FCB machines, Hot Dog Roller grills, food warmers, and condiment units.

Essential Job Functions

• Trouble shoot / diagnose service problems and make repairs or replacements as needed.
• Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
• Observe and test systems operation, using guages and instruments.
• Braze or solder parts to repair joints and leaks.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective parts.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Install expansion and control valves using acetylene and wrenches.
• Check the quality of all dispensed products (i.e., checking syrup levels, etc.)
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Perform installation of various new equipment.
• Alternate on-call duty with other team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school degree or certification a plus.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the HVAC&R Industry.
• Minimum 5 years working as a service technician.
• Experience with fountain/FCB machines, ice makers, walk-in coolers, freezers, and HVAC split systems.
• Great customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project simultaneously.

Certifications

• EPA Certification Type 1 and Type 2 required.
• Universal EPA Certification preferred.
• Journeyman's license required.
• Must have DOT Physical card or must obtain one upon hire.

Must have a valid drivers license.  Daily travel to and from stores; occasional travel out of town.