Refrigeration Technician I Chicopee, MA Purpose: Responsible for performing skilled maintenance, installation, repair and inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide maintenance, operation, troubleshooting and repair support to ammonia and Freon based refrigeration systems in a single plant - Repair or rebuild expansion valves, solenoid valves, manual valves, and water pumps - Maintain FES compressors including adding oil, changing oil filters, cleaning strainers, and replacing separators - Complete daily inspections and checklists of all components - Work safely by utilizing proper lockout tag out, hot work, confined space, and standard operating procedure policies - Perform emergency shut down and startup, restart failed equipment, and put systems back online - Troubleshoot pump re-circulating systems, liquid transfer systems, electrical and mechanical - Participates in meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions - Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns - Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information - Performs a variety of other tasks Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: - High School diploma or GED is preferred - At least 3 years\' experience operating, servicing, and maintaining industrial refrigeration systems - Universal EPA certification - Strong mechanical, electrical and Computer efficient skills (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook) - Willing to work OT and be on a rotating on call schedule (weekends & holidays included) - Valid driver\'s license - Familiar with performing the functions of the job including: standard methods, materials and tools used in assigned skilled trade; and safety practices and procedures Physical Requirements: - Frequently be able to push, pull, carry, lift (up to 50lbs), sit, stand, walk or maneuver heavier items (with additional manpower or appropriate devices); carry ladders; work from heights, work in small crawl spaces - Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms - Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools - Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information - Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and customers