Refrigeration Technician - Construction

Albertsons•Fullerton, OR

5d•$24 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

About the company 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. Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants. Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. 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. 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.

Requirements

Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
Must be computer literate.
High School diploma or equivalent.
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.
Ability to perform manual labor.
Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching are required in the completion of job duties

Nice To Haves

Graduate of building related vocational - technical programs are preferred.

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.