Job Title: Counter Sales 1 Full Time/Non-Exempt Location: Janesville, WI Reports To: Branch Manager Attention Applicants: We are requesting that you submit your application with a resume attached OR complete question #5 with a full account of your work history. If you do not have a resume, please enter NA in the resume text box. Any questions? Please contact Meghan Allen in HR @ 1-888-240-3636 General Summary: This is an entry level Counter Sales position. The duties include answering telephone calls, locating items, servicing customers, using computer to generate invoice, loading item(s) in customer's vehicle and delivering product to customer location. Job Duties: • Provide fast and friendly customer service by following "Customer First" standards, in person or over the telephone. • Display positive attitude by greeting customers as they enter the branch. • Ensure commitments made to customer meet/exceed expectations. Enter customer order in system on the same day the order is received. • Pull customer orders from warehouse and load into company delivery truck, customer vehicle or stage pick up by using safe material handling procedures. • Produce and complete paperwork accurately including but not limited to invoices, and C.O.D.'s, special orders, vendor purchase orders, shipping and receiving paperwork. • Ensure all product leaving the branch is billed. Collect payment via cash, or credit card and by following all money handling procedures. • Follow procedure to process all customer returns and warranties the same day it is received. • Maintain self service area by restocking, rotating display/end caps, and tidying area. • Create/maintain branch displays that support corporate programs and branch's strengths/markets. • Use all available resources to locate product for customers. Provide updates as necessary to customer on delivery and backordered product. • Immediately reports damage, safety issues and accidents to supervisor. • Use sales tactics to promote special items or sales. Keep up to date with all new product information. Educate customer on available product, make recommendations and provide information as needed. • Perform warehouse duties whenever necessary. Duties include but are not limited to clearing of debris, pallets and cartons, sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning bathroom, emptying trash, tidying shelves, and loading/unloading by hand or using material handling equipment. • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping workstation neat and orderly. • Professionally represent the R.E. Michel Company by wearing the approved company uniform and abiding by company grooming standards at all times. • Other duties as assigned. Preferred Education and Qualifications: • Basic understanding of Heating and Cooling systems, parts and supplies is preferred, but not required. • Exemplify excellent verbal communication skills with the general public and/or customers. • Excellent attitude and interpersonal skills necessary to service customers in the branch, on the telephone or at the delivery site. • Demonstrated proficiency while operating a computer and Prophet 21. • Basic math skills. Understands the difference between calculating "markup" and calculating gross margin and the effect of that calculation on sales, gross margin, expenses, bottom line, and controllable expenses. • Ability to read invoices, catalogs, stock numbers and descriptions to accurately identify items. Work Environment: Fast-paced environment where frequent interruptions may occur. Requires frequent bending, climbing, movement and lifting during physical loading/unloading of trucks and when stocking products. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The work schedule is typically Monday through Friday and some Saturday (half day). This is a safety sensitive position. Successful completion of pre-employment screens is required and must be 18 years of age to operate forklift. What is R.E Michel Company? The R.E. Michel Company was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1935 as a supplier to the home heating oil burner industry. Still family owned and operated, we have grown to be one of our nation's leading wholesale distributors of HVACR and LP equipment, parts and supplies. We operate in more than 300 locations with employees who service our customers with pride! Why Work for Us? We can help you grow! At R.E. Michel Company, you will find many opportunities for advancement and training opportunities to help support your career. Our people are our greatest asset. From our local branch associates and field salespeople to our corporate support staff, they represent the finest professionals in the industry. Interested in learning more about R.E. Michel Company? Listen to what our employees have to say by visiting: https://youtu.be/P8qN13teMPs R.E. Michel Company Benefit Package for Full Time Employees Includes: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Prescription Plans • Wellness Discounts through Blue365 • Access to 24-Hour Nurse Advice Hotline • Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) • Life and AD&D Insurance • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance for Employees, Spouses/Domestic Partners and Dependents • Short- and Long-term disability • Critical Illness/Accident Insurance/Hospital Indemnity Insurance • Employee Discount • Employee Uniform Program • Access to Working Advantage- Discounts on Entertainment, Shopping and MORE! • Access to LifeMart- Discounts on Hotels, Apple Products and MORE! • Career Advancement Opportunities & On-site training courses • Weekly Pay- Every Friday R.E. Michel Company, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. XJ6
See More Details >>Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment • Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems • Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections • Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards • Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues Core Equipment You'll Work On • Refrigeration: Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines • Cooking Equipment: Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets • Ventilation & HVAC: Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems • Dishwashing & Sanitation: High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor). More than just important work. Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. • CFC Universal Certification • EPA 608 certification • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination • Minimum 3 years of experience with: • Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair • Installation and service of cooler/freezer refrigeration systems • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics • Gas-fired equipment and gas piping systems
See More Details >>Overview: The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Instructor teaches credit courses within the Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Associates Degree Program as part of an instructional team at the Innovative Manufacturing Education Center on the Central Campus in Janesville. Instruction is provided utilizing flexible formats that meet the educational needs of students, business and industry. This position collaborates with employers, provides oversight of program part-time (adjunct) faculty, and is a member of the Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, Technology and Transportation (MATT) Division faculty. This position teaches courses in the areas of Blackhawk Technical College’s Air conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technician program. Duties include teaching course work within the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration program ensuring courses meet the skills needed for the occupations for which students are preparing. Instructional assignment will include evening hours two nights per week. This is a limited term (LTE) instructional position with a funding through May of 2026; funding to continue the position beyond will be determined through the College’s budget process. This position will be open until filled, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Responsibilities: • Provide instruction for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technician program courses as assigned. • Engage in ongoing student learning assessment in the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technician program to determine effectiveness of instruction and curriculum. Use data to measure program outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence. • Support students in FlexLab courses team-taught in coordination with other BTC Air conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration program faculty. Collaborate with instructors, advisors and staff in a team effort to help improve student success in the program’s flexible teaching and learning environment. • Remain current on best practices in the teaching field so that instruction is delivered for a variety of learning styles, uses the latest supportive technology, and utilizes alternative delivery methods. Develop curricula, assessments and lab projects utilizing the program’s flexible teaching modalities including on-line, lab-based and project driven learning. • Manage classrooms and operate a working HVAC/R shop/lab to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. Responsible for shop/lab inventory, ordering of supplies, tools and equipment, and the maintenance of required shop/lab equipment. • Maintain accurate student records and reports as requested by administrative offices. • Identify students needing assistance and refer students to Student Services. Collaborate with Student Services and the Learning Resources staff members to help students adjust to the learning environment. • Develop and update or revise course and program curriculum as needed to maintain relevance. Prepare and update course syllabi (using BTC guidelines) for each course taught, and work cooperatively with members of other departments and programs in coordinating courses. • Meet weekly office hours and other duties required to meet student, employer, and college needs. • Create a classroom environment that is respectful of diversity and demonstrates a commitment to multiculturalism. • Collaborate with Business & Industry and Secondary Education partners to recruit students to the Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technician program. Assist in job placement activities for graduates. • Attend Advisory Committee and departmental meetings. • Participate in staff development activities and serve on college improvement teams and college wide committees as appropriate. • Assist faculty chair and dean in other duties as assigned. • Meet Wisconsin Technical College System professional development requirements through the Faculty Quality Assurance System. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in an Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) or related field or bachelor’s degree in any area with an associates degree or technical diploma in Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (HVAC/R) or the completion of a Registered HVAC Apprenticeship program. In evaluating candidates for this position, BTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. • 5 years (10,000 hours) of occupational experience as an air conditioning, heating & refrigeration technician or related position of which at least one year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of hire. One year (2,000 hours) of recent related occupational experience may be waived if the applicant has at least 2 years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within 5 years of the date of hire. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior post-secondary teaching experience Blackhawk Technical College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Janesville, WI, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% job growth for HVAC professionals nationwide from 2022 to 2032, with a significant demand for skilled technicians. Apprentices in Janesville earn an average of $1,050 per week, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $57,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
