Grocer Refrigeration Rack Technician

Grocer Refrigeration Rack Technician

Mechanical 24 Inc. | Dundee, IL

Mechanical 24 Inc. is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Rack Technician to join our service team in Dundee, IL. This role is ideal for a skilled refrigeration professional who has hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining supermarket and grocery store refrigeration rack systems. If you understand the urgency of keeping perishable products protected and enjoy working on complex, high-capacity refrigeration equipment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain supermarket and grocery store refrigeration rack systems.
• Troubleshoot medium- and low-temperature refrigeration systems, including parallel compressor racks, walk-in coolers/freezers, display cases, condensers, evaporators, and related components.
• Identify and resolve system issues involving pressures, temperatures, defrost cycles, airflow, oil management, compressor staging, controls, and electrical components.
• Perform refrigerant leak detection, recovery, evacuation, charging, and repairs in accordance with applicable regulations and safety standards.
• Replace or repair compressors, fan motors, expansion valves, solenoid valves, contactors, sensors, transducers, boards, and other refrigeration components.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, refrigeration schematics, controller logs, and service documentation.
• Respond promptly to service calls and emergency refrigeration issues to minimize equipment downtime and reduce risk of product loss.
• Complete accurate service reports, work orders, and documentation using company systems.
• Follow all company safety procedures, customer site requirements, and environmental compliance standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed for after-hours emergency service.

What We’re Looking For

• Required: Prior hands-on experience with supermarket or grocery store refrigeration rack systems.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial refrigeration, including medium- and low-temperature systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex refrigeration, electrical, and control system issues independently.
• Experience working with rack systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, case circuits, walk-ins, defrost controls, and energy management systems.
• EPA Section 608 certification preferred or required based on job duties and local requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites as needed.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work in coolers, freezers, mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other commercial service environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, climb, bend, stand, and safely use tools and equipment as required for the position.
• Availability for occasional overtime, nights, weekends, or on-call service based on business needs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: up to $50 per hour — offer based on experience and qualifications.
• Steady, year-round work in a specialized and in-demand trade.
• Opportunities to work on complex, high-capacity refrigeration systems.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow professionally.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holiday pay; cell phone reimbursement; 401(k)/retirement options; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and holidays; company vehicle; and a supportive team environment.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Refrigeration Rack Technician with supermarket or grocery store rack system experience and this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Other