Refrigeration Technician - Kingston

RGH Commercial

Refrigeration Technician

$48 - $55 per hour

Who we are:

RGH Commercial, a division of Heritage Food Service Group of Canada, is the largest service provider for the food service industry in Toronto (GTA) with operations in the South-Western Ontario area. We have over 100 years of history and our licensed, factory-trained technicians minimize downtime and prioritize urgent service. In addition, we have an extensive support team to drive service excellence and we maintain a sizable inventory of OEM parts. We are the industry leader in Canada, and we care beyond service!

A day in the life:

Our qualified Refrigeration Journeymen repair and maintain refrigeration equipment. Typical refrigeration equipment includes display cases, walk-in coolers/freezers, reach-in and undercounter coolers/freezers, ice machines, and reach-in blast chillers. If you can service hot as well as cold commercial food equipment that is a bonus! Typical cooking equipment (gas, steam, and electric) examples: dishwashing equipment, ranges, fryers, steamers, and combi-ovens and more. If you are not currently certified, we will support your future training and educational goals. Your role will use your industry knowledge to service complex equipment, while providing exceptional customer service to our customers - you get to be the HERO every day!

Please note that this position is based in the Greater Kingston Area and is an active job opening for a current vacancy.

What you bring:

• Education in appliance service, or a related field is preferred
• 5 years' experience as a refrigeration technician
• 313A is required
• G1, G2, G3 is an asset but not required
• Experience diagnosing and trouble-shooting commercial refrigeration equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Valid driver's license with a relatively clean driving record
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, accountable and self-driven
• Must be available to work overtime and participate in the on-call rotation
• Able to occasionally travel to work at other locations as needed, or travel for training purposes

Why work for us?

• Industry-Leading Compensation
  • Our hiring range is broad to reflect the skillset of each technician
• Each day brings new challenges and endless learning opportunities
• Comprehensive Group Benefits and Pension Program
  • Extended health, dental and LTD
  • All technicians receive a company vehicle, specialty tools and uniforms
• Training and Development Opportunities
  • Industry-leading OEM manufacturer training for our technicians to keep up to date with industry knowledge
  • In-house and on-the-job training provided on a variety of kitchen equipment
  • We continue to invest in developing our employees, potentially having gas schooling or refrigeration apprenticeship compensated
• 24/7 Resources and Support
  • You will be supported by parts/service specialists, dispatchers, customer service representatives and field service leaders
• Superior Scheduling
  • Our operation is year-round with no seasonal downtime
• Industry leaders in Canada
  • You will be part of a growing, stable organization, who is the industry leader in Canada

Our recruitment process:

At RG Henderson we follow a standard recruitment process with each candidate we contact:

• After completing your application through our career website or a job board, you will receive an email from RGH, letting you know that we received your application.
• Any emails you receive will come from one of these domains: @hfsgc.ca; @rgh.ca; @partstown.ca; @applicantemail.
• If your application is being considered for further review you will receive an email from one of our HR team to set up a telephone interview.
• Once the telephone interview is completed, if you are advanced to the next step, you will have an in-person interview with one of our hiring managers.

We are committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under the applicable accessibility laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer that supports diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We put safety first, and deliver service excellence with integrity, from a team-driven, collaborative mindset. We support community, both internally and externally. Come join us and be part of a Canadian industry leader in commercial kitchen equipment service.

Due to the high volume of interest, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. To be considered, candidates must be at least eighteen years old and able to live and work in Canada.

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