HVAC/Low Temp Refrigeration Technician
DeBra-Kuempel Inc.
- Location
- Onsite (Cincinnati, OH)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the role
DeBra-Kuempel is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor seeking an HVAC and low-temperature refrigeration technician to service, install, and repair complex systems including ultra-low temperature freezers and cascade units for existing and new accounts.
Skills
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Company discounts
Perks
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company discounts
Full job details
About Us
We are a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP); building automation; and industrial piping contractor. Our team offers a variety of MEP and process piping services, including design-build engineering for new construction and renovation, installation and specialty construction, maintenance, and air balancing, start-up, and energy efficiency services.
Job Summary
DeBra-Kuempel is seeking to fill an HVAC Low Temp Technician position. This individual will service, install, and repair HVAC, chiller, and refrigeration systems, including ultra-low temperature freezers and cascade refrigeration units, for both existing and new accounts. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on complex mechanical systems while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong refrigeration background, excellent electrical and schematic reading skills, and familiarity with Building Management Systems and PC-based applications. Professionalism, clear communication, and the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences are essential.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Service/Install/Repair in an efficient and safe manner to assigned HVAC, Chiller, and Refrigeration equipment/duties on ultra low temp freezers and cascade refrigeration for existing and new accounts.
- Working knowledge of all mechanical systems including trouble shooting, repair, and maintain complex mechanical HVAC equipment helpful.
- Have some working knowledge of PC’s, application software, and Building Management Systems.
- Have working knowledge of electrical schematic reading.
- Will be responsible for performing chiller PMs, troubleshooting/repairs, of freezers and cascade units.
- Maintain record of work performed and parts/materials used.
- Utilizes company and vendor resources.
- Ensure standards, policies, procedures, and maintenance of a clean work area are always upheld.
- Ability to follow schedules and budgets.
- Wear company uniform and required safety PPE, perform job hazard analysis.
- Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, verbal, and written communication.
- Interact with customer by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call.
- Be able to explain technical information, effectively and professionally to technical and not-technical audience.
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Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years field experience
- Strong refrigeration background
- Great customer service skills
- Good electrical skills
- Refrigeration troubleshooting skills
- Self-motivated team player.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms. Physical activities, including but not limited to standing, walking, balancing and climbing stairs/ladders.
The employee regularly lifts and/or moves items up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel to job sites within the servicing territory assigned by the company.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Field environments may vary based on project or weather conditions. Working at heights over 50 feet in varying weather conditions. Weather conditions range from summer and below freezing in the winter. Weather conditions include wind, snow, rain and hot sun. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Benefits
DeBra-Kuempel offers a competitive benefits package to non-union employees, including health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, company discounts, and more. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement will receive benefits as negotiated within their specific CBA and may be eligible to participate in our voluntary supplemental union benefits program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.Affirmative Action Policy
Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.