Refrigeration Technician – San Diego

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

We have served Southern California for over 100 years since 1906. Today, we operate 330 retail stores under the Albertsons, VONS, and PAVILIONS (AVP) banners. Since our early beginnings, we have catered to best serve our customers and benefit the communities in which we serve.

We remain innovators today, providing curbside pickup services and micro-fulfillment centers to deliver high-quality, fresh products in a faster and more convenient way. We are the largest buyer of California produce in the state with deep roots in the community going back decades with local growers. We remain committed to helping nourish our neighbors in need through food banks and hunger relief organizations.

The Southern California (SoCal) Division is part of the Albertsons Companies family of stores. At SoCal AVP, we believe in the power of people. Our mission is to be the leader in cultivating an inclusive workplace where every associate feels safe, valued and inspired to unleash their full potential both personally and professionally.

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Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Job Overview:

Monitoring building equipment for safety purposes and repair. Troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and making recommendations for further action.

The salary range is $24.00 – $54.00 hourly. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates.

This position will be based in the San Diego area, responding into the Fullerton, CA Division Office.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Make daily mechanical check on equipment in the Mechanical Room, Roof, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases and walk ins, etc.
• Maintain all refrigeration, HVAC, EMS systems, electrical, and mechanical systems and make necessary repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections and records required information and maintains CARB and EPA forms and required documentation in both paper form at store and electronic in Corrigo and Trakref.
• Monitors preventive maintenance work done by outside contractors and notifies Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems with outside contractors.
• Responsible for troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and recommending further action.
• Maintains a high technical level in troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage communications for service calls in a timely manner as required.
• Maintain current license, inspection, permit, and certificate requirements to meet all state and local codes.
• Operates EMS building controls and automation systems. Fine tune operating parameters. Adjust set points and schedules. Fully understand and modify building control sequences and operates the EMS / BMS systems.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as: ordering material and writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via iPad device.
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient, & professional manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work area in mechanical room, roof, service vehicle, etc.
• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after-hours when on call

Job Requirements:

(Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of building related vocational – technical programs are preferred.
• Minimum of three years recent experience performing refrigeration service, maintenance work in building related trades.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy and care to avoid mechanical breakdowns.
• Able to respond to direct and radio requests as soon as possible.
• Able to maintain proper neat uniform appearance of Company provided work shirt and employee provided clean blue jeans without holes or tears.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment as required including arc flash and safety glasses.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, prints, and work orders.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment maintenance.
• General record keeping skills.
• Customer service orientation and sensitivity to diverse needs of coworkers, employees, and other persons contacted in the daily course of work.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Environment:

• Most work is performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Incumbent may use various trade tools, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching is required in completion of job duties

*Resumes are highly recommended.

What is it like at Albertsons?

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.