Service Technician - Salem, Oregon
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SUMMARY:
Support client base by performing troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance on all types of industrial
refrigeration equipment and systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions/responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Productivity and
Quality
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on all types of industrial refrigeration
equipment and systems.
• Perform start up on new refrigeration systems.
• Complete required documentation and paperwork, including but not limited to: service work
orders, maintenance checklists, calibration and safety control testing documentation, IIAR safety
inspections, LOTO log, startup paperwork.
• Efficiently and effectively communicate to customers the findings of such calls, and actions
required to correct.
• Efficiently and effectively communicate with Service Coordinator regarding work order progress,
scheduling, customer needs, parts and materials needed, quotes, etc.
• Assist management with all other office projects as needed Customer Contact
• Make decisions based on customer needs, desires, and expectations and on APCCO standards, not on
personal preferences, style or theory
• Maintain free-flowing information and cooperation between customer and APCCO team.
• Work with APCCO team to find best approaches to handle customer requests Financial
• Purchase supplies and other expenses in the most cost-effective manner with an effort to save on
operational cost.
• Use resources in most effective manner (including sharing cost savings ideas with APCCO
team)
• Abide by approved budgets
Misc.
• Consider the importance of internal/external customer relationships when planning/conducting
work
• Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and be conscientious about
assignments
COMPETENCIES:
1. Problem Solving & Analysis
2. Technical Capacity
3. Communication Proficiency
4. Flexibility
5. Time Mgmt.
6. Ethical Conduct
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This job will be primarily at customers locations, where the environment will be open, loud and
have various pieces of equipment and in use, along with the exposure to a variety of sights and
smells, including a variety of processing chemicals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems commonly used in the cold storage/food and
beverage processing industries.
• Specific first-hand knowledge and experience in troubleshooting and repairing industrial
refrigeration equipment, valves, controls, etc. Experience performing system and equipment pump
downs, and evacuations.
• Knowledge and experience performing system calibrations and start-ups, including compressor
alignment skills.
• Experience with safe handling of ammonia refrigeration systems and safe practices for anhydrous
ammonia. Basic safety knowledge regarding OSHA regulations, PPE, LOTO, and Line Break.
• Ability to pass a Fit Test and wear a full-face respirator.
• Knowledgeable in reading blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Travel is required for meeting with clients to perform troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance
on their equipment.
• Ability to participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict
resolution, diversity, ethical practices and organizational citizenship
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, however,
based on the needs of the job, work hours may vary.
TRAVEL:
Travel is expected for this position, based on the duties to service the needs of the customer(s).
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working as an operator or service technician with industrial
refrigeration systems in any of the following types of facilities or employers: Food and beverage
processing plants, cold storage warehouses, equipment manufacturer
• RETA Operator Certification a Plus
• Refrigeration Trade School graduate a Plus
• All APCCO employees who drive company owned vehicles or drive their own vehicle for company