Refrigeration Technician
Job Location:
Worcester, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
22 August 2026 (23 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Refrigeration Technician - Qualified Red Seal
A well-established refrigeration company based in Worcester is seeking a qualified and experienced Refrigeration Technician to install maintain service and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.The successful candidate must be a qualified Red Seal Refrigeration Technician with strong fault-finding abilities and at least five years post-trade experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Install service maintain and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
- Diagnose refrigeration electrical and mechanical faults.
- Conduct preventative and scheduled maintenance.
- Repair and replace compressors condensers evaporators motors pumps valves and related components.
- Perform pressure testing leak detection evacuation and refrigerant charging.
- Monitor system temperatures pressures and operating performance.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams technical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Complete service reports job cards and maintenance records accurately.
- Attend breakdowns and emergency call-outs when required.
- Ensure tools equipment and company vehicles are maintained correctly.
- Liaise professionally with clients and provide feedback on repairs and maintenance requirements.
- Ensure all work complies with health safety quality and environmental requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
- Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians or assistants where required.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- Red Seal Trade Test qualification as a Refrigeration Technician or Refrigeration Mechanic is essential.
- Minimum of five years post-trade refrigeration experience.
- Strong experience with commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
- Sound knowledge of refrigeration cycles electrical controls and mechanical components.
- Proven fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
- Experience working with compressors condensers evaporators and control systems.
- Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of refrigerant handling leak detection and system charging.
- Valid drivers lisence.
- Willing and able to attend after-hours breakdowns and standby call-outs.
- Must be physically fit and comfortable working in plant rooms cold rooms and confined spaces.
- Must be able to work independently and manage jobs from diagnosis through to completion.
- Reliable transport or the ability to travel to Worcester daily.
- Strong communication customer-service and administrative skills.
Required Experience:
IC
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