Refrigeration Service Technician Apprentice at Kelvin Group
Kelvin Group · Savannah, United States Of America · Onsite
- Office in Savannah
We are seeking an entry-level technician to work with our service team! Entry level service technician who assists with performing emergency, scheduled and contract commercial/industrial refrigeration system maintenance at client facilities. Assists with refrigeration system/equipment installations and equipment start-up / commissioning at client facilities. Works closely with RD&S service, contract and sales staff to develop long-term client relationships. Commercial/industrial customers include cold storage facilities, distribution, and production facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with routine maintenance, contractual planned maintenance contract work and emergency service work.
- Learn how to complete service reports for planned service and maintenance contracts as necessary for Service Coordinator follow-up action.
- Assist senior technicians with commercial/industrial refrigeration system and equipment troubleshooting, including controls systems, for customer facility issues. Work on split systems holding 80 plus lbs. of refrigerant, chillers, packaged units, and control systems.
- Ability to work with tablet-based service ticket software system to complete service tasks assigned in daily Work Orders (WO).
- Prepare and submit service Work Order recommendation forms daily so to RD&S Service Coordinators can review for scheduling.
- Submit all time / Work Order reports daily, including accurate reporting of new materials required for additional work order assignment. Assure all receipts for reimbursable expenses accompany the Work Order.
- Ensure Service Coordinator has proper information to complete Work Orders for client billing in an accurate and timely manner. Close work orders out as soon as completed; Keep appropriate notes on system pertaining to the job; work to resolve open issues with service manager as needed.
- Be dignified, courteous, clean and in RD&S provided apparel when working in / at client facilities or when otherwise interacting with the clients.
- Maintain current licenses required to perform the specified service.
- Perform other duties as required by service leads and service manager.
- Lead the effort to develop and maintain a professional work environment based on the Kelvin Group core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, and Excellence.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- High School degree and technical/trade school certificate in refrigeration.
- Must complete all required safety and equipment training to perform the services RD&S offers to clients.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and have a strong drive to learn and grow in the refrigeration service field.
- Trained/certified to operate a lull, scissor lift and forklift truck.
- EPA certification is required.
- OSHA 10 hour certification will be provided.
- Ammonia awareness and HAZWOPER training required
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Benefits
- Eligible for healthcare benefits on Day 1 of employment:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Life Insurance; Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Dependent Life
- Accident Hospital Indemnity
- Company-paid Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employer matched 401(k) saving plan (with Roth option)
- Weekly paycheck
- Quality work vehicles, tools, and uniforms
- Generous paid holiday schedule (11 days per year)
- Paid time off (vacation + sick time)
- Access to Kelvin Knowledge Center, Kelvin University, and other learning & development programs
- Voice of the Field program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
EOE – Disability/Veterans
