Field Service Technician Midwest (HVAC/R - Commercial Refrigeration)

Field Service Technician Midwest (HVAC/R - Commercial Refrigeration)

Environmental Specialties designs and manufactures a diverse product line of controlled walk-in and reach-in environmental chambers suited for an array of applications across multiple industries. With well over 100 years of combined experience in the environmental room market, our engineering team designs the most reliable, stable, and redundant solutions available today. As part of EMCOR Group, we provide the local leadership to solve mechanical engineering challenges for our clients, which is enhanced by the backing of a financially solid Fortune 500 company with a national presence.

Environmental Specialties is seeking a Field Service Technician that will be responsible for performing field service, including troubleshooting, repairs and retrofits of environmental chambers and laboratory equipment. Execute field-testing, calibrations, and validation testing. Perform preventive maintenance services. Service includes refrigeration, process controls, and electronic systems. Assist customers by resolving problems in a prompt, efficient manner according to company policies. Assist with technical training as required.

Why should you consider making a move? Upskill your knowledge with niche training from a leader in precise stability chambers and ultra-low freezers. We recently celebrated 50 years of designing and manufacturing the industry's finest controlled environmental chambers, and we're growing! We offer an amazing small company-feel culture with the backing of our Fortune 500 parent company, EMCOR.

Key Duties:

• Perform technical service functions including: refrigeration system repair, electrical/controls system repair, preventive maintenance services, instrument calibrations, system start-up & field testing, validation services.
• Provide prompt, efficient responses to customer service and/or warranty repair inquiries.
• Report findings from service issues and works with technical staff to solve field problems.
• Produce accurate administrative reports, including timesheets, expense reports, CFC refrigerant logs, vehicle inventory, service tickets, protocols, test documentation, final reports, etc.
• Assist in development and upgrades for service manuals.
• Complete service tickets with detailed information on the problem found, parts needed, solution and time required.
• Maintain a safe and operational company vehicle including cleaning, vehicle inventory, and general maintenance.
• Brazing and welding of refrigeration system components.
• Evacuation and charging of refrigeration systems.
• Follow proper refrigerant handling practices. (Recovery, reclaim, and system charge)
• Maintain vehicle inventory stock of replacement parts.
• Assist with service training schools as required.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.
• Keep the Service staff informed of task status through written or verbal communications.
• Maintain good working relationship with all company personnel, i.e. purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering.
• Assist with system assembly and installation.
• On call for after-hours emergency service needs as designated.
• Confirm all travel arrangements with Service staff.
• Keep a neat and orderly work area while at customer site.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HVAC/Refrigeration technology
• Experience with Industrial Electrical/Electronic technology
• Familiarity with Electrical engineering technology
• CFC Certification (type II minimum and type I)
• Must be able to travel to customer sites as required based on customer needs (approximately 30%-40% out of town travel)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Excellent organization, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Scheduling and time management skills.
• Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
• Work in a team environment with high safety and quality standards.

We offer high-quality employee benefits that start the 1st day of the month after your start date!

• Top pay for learning and performing sophisticated low temp refrigeration work!
• Great schedule and work in a low turnover environment with a great team and support
• Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage
• Heath Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
• Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance / Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match up to the first 56 and immediate vesting

Other Great Benefits:

• Start with 13 paid days off + 10 holidays annually
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Per diem plan
• Company vehicle
• Company gas card
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with 10% company match
• Employee referral incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work in a true team environment with employees who are passionate about what they do
• Wear jeans in our business casual dress environment

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We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Full job description information, including the physical demands and the work environment, are available upon request. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To review our Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policy, or to complete a full employment application, please visit our website at emcorgroup.com/careers.