Refrigerator Technician

MatrixHR is recruiting an experienced Refrigeration Technician for a client of ours located in Vancouver BC. This is a Food Equipment specialists for installation, maintenance, and repair. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a variety of refrigeration systems and be able to troubleshoot and repair issues as they arise, learn the Pinnacle style of customer care and install. 

Type: Permanent

Location: Vancouver BC

Pay: $34/hr for apprentice OR $45/hour for a seasoned and very experienced technician 

Duties:

• Maintain customers’ refrigeration systems, in restaurants, grocery stores (large walk-ins), 
• Inspect system components, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, fan motors, fans, and expansion valves
• Inspect tubing, connections, valves, and pumps
• Replace seals, gaskets, and bushings
• Re-assemble system components, such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, and pumps

Responsibilities:

• Provide service to commercial refrigeration systems, including installing, servicing, repairing, and replacing parts; participating in preventative maintenance schedules; and performing minor calibrations.
• Perform system checks, system troubleshooting, and refrigerant recovery.
• Perform electrical and gas system troubleshooting.
• Maintain records including daily service logs, refrigerant recovery reports, and service records.
• Research and resolve complex system problems.
• Complete assigned paperwork and forms.
• Conduct safety inspections, including proper use of personal protective equipment, and verify that safety regulations are followed.

Requirements And Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in industrial, residential or commercial food service equipment
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration equipment
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing

With 21+ years in business, Matrix is a trusted provider of staffing services specializing in recruitment and staffing, payroll administration and funding, and back-office facilitation for businesses across Canada, the USA, and around the world. Matrix HR has provided millions of hours of employment and generated an impressive $26 million in annual revenue through its work across North America. Matrix HR’s reputation as a respected boutique staffing firm in the trades industry is built on a strong foundation of certifications, including COR (British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan), Energy Safety Canada, ComplyWorks, ISNetWorld, Avetta, and Government Security Clearance/Authorization. Matrix HR specializes in placing skilled trades, heavy equipment operators, pipeline workers, labourers, IT, admin and professionals for various positions such as hourly, temporary, permanent and contract. Matrix HR’s commitment goes beyond business success – the team is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous partners and participating in collaborative efforts within Indigenous communities. This commitment is evident in the firm’s joint venture agreements with Gitga’at Nation and Haisla First Nation, which emphasize revenue sharing, training and employment opportunities. Matrix HR is proud to contribute to enhancing community capacity and promoting specialized training for employment and economic development. Its goal is to expand its presence in a socially responsible manner, offering labour solutions that are shaped by Indigenous perspectives. Learn more at matrixhr.ca.