Refrigeration Service Technician I

Food City•Abingdon, VA

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician/Mechanic is responsible for the support of the retail operation through maintenance, installation, and repair of refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment. Responsible for processing and completing work orders, installing new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance. Work Locations: This position is located and supports Food City locations in Bristol, TN/VA, Abingdon, VA, and Marion, VA areas.

Requirements

Entry level position with on the job training provided.
Experience with single and parallel compressor systems
Competence with electronic refrigeration control systems
Valid refrigerant certification
Valid Driver's License
Must pass physical exam and drug screen
Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals daily
Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Danfoss controllers, preferred
Experience with secondary or chilled water systems.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of the HVAC/Refrigeration systems and become a proactive partner of the stores in assigned District
Inspect, repair, modify, and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and capillary tubes.
Conduct periodic checks and perform preventive maintenance of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs
Diagnose and maintain all mechanical, electrical and control aspects of the supermarket refrigeration systems through repair or replacement of defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit control, pressure control, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
Install new and remove old equipment as needed for remodel and upgrades
Conceive and help develop procedures and strategies that can be adopted companywide for improved performance, reduced downtime, and cost reduction
Maintain all records necessary for government and company purposes
Responsible for attending on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies
Ensure efficient and courteous customer service to store locations in support of the company mission to "Run the Best Store in Town!"