Refrigeration Technician - Construction

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

What you will be doing

As a Refrigeration Construction Tech, you will be responsible for installation, retrofitting and building of refrigeration equipment and systems. Troubleshooting refrigeration systems, wiring, controls, piping and valves during installation.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for pipe fitting with knowledge of installation requirements for piping slope, traps, valve and system component installation within refrigeration system.
• Operate an oxygen acetylene torch to braze copper and dissimilar metals.
• Ability to recover refrigerant, pump down, evacuate and leak test refrigeration systems.
• Perform electrical diagnosis and poses electrical wiring knowledge.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, including the layout and installation of piping, cases, and coils in walk-in boxes.
• Perform installation of drain lines for cases and walk in evaporator coils.
• Ability to charge systems with refrigerant and set superheat through proper valve adjustment.
• Maintain company and manufacturer specifications during installation of refrigeration equipment and components including local and state codes.
• Operate scissor lift, forklift and other equipment proficiently and safely as required to perform tasks.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as: ordering material, writing purchase orders, material and equipment take-offs, and data entry for refrigerant reports.
• Manage communications of the job with office managers, store associates, coworkers and outside contractors.
• Maintain an organized, neat, clean and safe work environment in mechanical room, sales floor, roof, service vehicle, etc.
• Perform all duties in a safe, timely, efficient and professional manner.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Must be computer literate.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduate of building related vocational - technical programs are preferred.
• Must be willing to work day or night shifts as needed. Including overtime and emergencies.
• 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.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, prints, and work orders.
• Able to perform start ups on various system types.
• Able to adjust system set points through various refrigeration management systems
• 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.

Physical Environment

• Most work is performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching are required in the completion of job duties

*Resumes are highly recommended

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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