Service Technician - Professional in Newry

Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration? Hussmann's team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities. Build your career with industry leaders since 1906. Join our team of hardworking refrigeration experts and discover your potential.

Why Hussmann?

• Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
• Paid training and access to online training videos
• Paid drive time (including overtime)
• 22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
• Company vehicle provided
• On-the-job, hands-on training opportunities for Technicians, electric and mechanical theory, and model-based training
• Sign-on bonus available

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of refrigeration, heating & air-conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenience stores, and cold storage facilities.
• Operates independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Develops first line customer relations and identifies potential sales opportunities.
• Performs prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration systems and self-contained temperature-controlled merchandisers.
• Manages truck inventory, orders, receives, bills out, and maintains parts responsibly with a minimum of waste.
• Maintains a clean vehicle and performs required maintenance on time.
• Completes necessary documents and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate, professional, and timely manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize hand-held devices to complete necessary paperwork and invoicing requirements.
• Ability to systematically utilize mirror and flashlight to check all joints, install PVC drain pipe with minimal supervision, set and trim cases, install and adjust glass doors and frames, use temperature sensors, use brazing and soldering techniques, and determine proper coil layout in complex boxes.
• Accurately identifies pipe size and fittings by sight, performs system refrigerant and oil conversions, and tests oil during conversion.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and correctly sizes thermostatic expansion valves.
• Demonstrates understanding of low/high pressure oil systems, split condensing/low ambient controls, refrigerated equipment startup, EMS controls, CO2 refrigeration, new retail store refrigeration startup, air flow characteristics and testing, motor VFDs, all system defrost types, recovery setup, torch setup, compressor operating parameters, conventional refrigeration system layout, and parallel rack system layout, and advanced wiring diagrams.
• Detects and repairs leaks on conventional systems and parallel racks, conducts compressor diagnosis and replacements, troubleshoots and repairs more complex service calls, checks/adjusts oil management system and compressor oil level control.
• Serves as a mentor to other technicians and leads HVAC/R PM programs.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Formal Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred level: HVAC-R Technical School Degree
• Minimum Years Of Experience Necessary: External Candidates: 7 years in the field or 5 years with Certification from a Technical School

Additional Information

• Must have a Valid Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record in accordance with the Fleet Policy.
• Must be physically able to walk distances, bench and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations, and lift/carry objects up to fifty pounds, repetitively and for an extended period.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of hand tools.
• High degree of refrigeration experience is a must.
• Must have strong leadership and business acumen.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Superior decision-making ability and paperwork skills.

This position will close 1/30/2026. The salary range of $29.05 – $43.57 per hour is just one component of Hussmann's total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship, and parental leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.