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JOB DUTIES:

Installs and maintain cryogenic pressure vessels in industrial, medical, specialty gas and welding markets. Attends in house and external training to become proficient in working with bulk gas delivery systems serviced by Airgas Mid South. Performs installation, preventative maintenance and repairs on bulk gas delivery systems manufactured or distributed by Airgas Mid South. Safely operates an Airgas vehicle from facility to customer locations to complete duties and work orders. Maintains company vehicle, tools, truck inventory and equipment to be able to respond to customer needs in a timely manner.

• Deliver, install and maintain all cryogenic pressure vessels in the customer base.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on a regularly scheduled basis of all cryogenicpressure vessels.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed to perform duties.
• Handle hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner.
• Install piping and final line regulator systems for medical and industrial applications.
• Set alarms for automatic emergency reserve systems of gases at hospitals.
• Install manifolds for use with high pressure gas cylinders.
• Install and maintain cryogenic pumps and drives to all branch locations.
• Do sight surveys at prospective customer locations to determine what needs to be done toperform the installations.
• Install and maintain cryogenic pumping systems on delivery trucks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and attend safety meetings.
• Follows the Airgas safety procedures and attends monthly safety meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Must have general mechanical skills.

* Must have a clean MVR and maintain a valid driver's license and insurance.

* Must be able to carry a DOT medical card.

* Experience with plumbing and the ability to use hand tools, both electrical and manual, in a safe manner

* Ability to plan a logical approach to troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

* Demonstrated ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations following supervisors

instructions.

* Must be able to distinguish between different colors on electrical schematics drawings.

* Must be able to silver braze, general solder and electrical welding.

* Ability to routinely lift 25, and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

* Ability to and perform work during prolonged standing (up to 8 hours). Frequent bending, stooping, crouching,

reaching, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion requirements.

* Must be able to work inside and outside in temperatures ranging from 10 to 110 degrees.

* Must be able to wear protective equipment as needed.

* Must be able to operate a forklift.

* Must have the ability to work independently with little or no supervision, given proper instructions, and under

pressure to meet deadlines.

* Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customer's needs and management's expectations.

* Must be willing to be away from home for up to 5 days at a time (Monday - Friday) for installs and certification

schools.

* Must be able to work in tight, confined dark spaces to run piping for customer use lines and fill lines and perform

work during prolonged standing (up to 8 hours). Frequent bending, stooping, crouching,

reaching, pushing, pulling and repetitive motion requirements.

* Must be detail oriented to complete paperwork each day.

* Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds and communicate with them in a professional manner

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

• Experience working with bulk gas delivery systems.

• Experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry.

• Experience working on pumps or mechanical machinery.

• Basic computer literacy.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or GED equivalent with one to three months related experience and/or training.

BENEFITS
Airgas offers a competitive benefit package including medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits take effect after only 30 days.
In addition, Airgas also offers its employees a 401k Plan with company matching funds, Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program.
Airgas provides paid time off benefits for employees, including vacation, sick, holidays and floating holidays.
Company paid uniforms are provided, as well as a safety boot and safety glasses allowance.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at .

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