Refrigeration Service Technician (All Locations)

Bassett Mechanical is a 3rd generation family-owned company that provides custom-built industrial refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, metal fabricating and preventative maintenance service solutions to customers throughout the United States and the world. It is not only a great place to grow and thrive in your career. It is a place to truly belong. As a member of the Bassett  Mechanical Family, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package and many professional growth opportunities. From the moment you're hired, to the day you retire, you're a part of our Bassett Mechanical Family. 

Position Purpose

The overall purpose of this position is to work with a variety of refrigeration systems to perform predictive/preventive maintenance, evaluate, troubleshoot, perform and/or recommend repairs to equipment and/or refrigeration systems as needed, evacuation & start-up of new and existing system(s) to meet customer commitments and expectations.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform predictive/preventive maintenance tasks on rotary screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, pumps, motors, fans, condensers, evaporators, chillers, hand valves, control valves, valves gangs, etc… as required within allotted time frame.


• Effectively evaluate operating conditions of refrigeration systems & equipment to maximize peak operating performance & make proper adjustments if required.   


• Pump down/evacuation of refrigeration system(s) & equipment for construction/service projects.


• Capable of starting & operating a variety of new & existing refrigeration systems.


• Diagnostics and repair of electrical & electronic control systems & components.


• Communicate with customers effectively upon arrival and at completion of work so they know & understand what tasks are being performed & completed on their equipment.


• Complete all required paperwork & submit to Bassett Mechanical office daily; obtain customer signatures on service reports and attain approval for any extra/additional work.


• Complete all project requirements & installation per project sales representative’s direction.


• Call in daily to dispatch to update status of work for the day and week.


• Contact dispatch at scheduled time for weekly scheduling of workload.


• Handle "on call" needs as scheduled.


• Always support & maintain a SAFE & LEAN work environment.

Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Skilled licensed trades journeyman or equivalent certification (RETA), or 5+ years operating and/or maintenance of Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Systems (NH3)


• Possess or be willing to acquire OSHA Hazwoper certification (training provided by the company).


• Evaluate & troubleshoot electrical diagrams & P&ID drawings.


• Basic computer skills and knowledge of PLC’s.


• Proven written and verbal communication skills.


• Maintain a clean and professional appearance.


• Physically able to climb ladders, scaffolds, access rooftops, enter restricted areas (air handlers, ducts and confined spaces) for first hand observation and inspection.


• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.


• Ability to work weekends or overtime when required