Raley's Refrigeration Technician - Expression of Interest

Bashas' Supermarkets; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Store discount programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in California is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician responsible for maintaining refrigeration and electrical systems. The role includes troubleshooting complex equipment, conducting safety training, and collaborating with a team. Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement benefits, and store discounts are offered to successful candidates.

Qualifications

• Skilled in multi-craft maintenance; knowledgeable about refrigeration and mechanical concepts.
• Ability to take direction and work with refrigeration staff to resolve complex problems.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate refrigeration, electrical and mechanical equipment for reliability.
• Inspect, test, and calibrate safety equipment and sensors.
• Organize preventative and corrective maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshoot and maintain refrigeration equipment

Electrical systems knowledge

Welding skills

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Tools

Testing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Responsible for supporting grocery stores with electrical, mechanical, and building maintenance across the distribution center and production bakery.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and evaluates all refrigeration, electrical and mechanical equipment for operational reliability using industry standard best practice and test equipment.
• Inspects, tests, calibrates and certifies sensors, safety equipment, and complex refrigeration, electrical and mechanical equipment for compliance with specifications following blueprints, schematic drawings, inspection manuals, using hand tools and precision testing equipment.
• Organizes, directs and controls efforts in accomplishing preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Organizes and prioritizes work requirements to ensure systems meet optimum design capabilities.
• Directs technicians in analyzing, testing, troubleshooting, evaluating and repairing systems, equipment modules and components.
• Maintains the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Maintains the integrity of the insulation of all pipes and vessels.
• Attends regular safety meetings for compliance, proper handling and record keeping of a covered process.
• Assists with on‑site construction projects affecting refrigeration, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Applies understanding of electrical demand usage to minimize consumption and energy costs.
• Conducts safety training on proper handling and record keeping of a covered process.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Walking during inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Bending, stooping, and pulling to repair equipment.
• Lifting and manipulating equipment including chemical and oil drums for troubleshooting and repair as needed.

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an industrial warehouse environment. Frequently works with hazardous equipment and chemicals and is exposed to changing environmental conditions.

Qualifications

Experience & Education: Skilled in multi‑craft maintenance; knowledge of refrigeration, electronics, hydraulic and mechanical concepts and their application on industrial equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair complex industrial refrigeration equipment, fire protection, electronic, electrical and mechanical equipment systems.
• Must possess the ability to take direction and work directly with refrigeration staff to resolve complex technical problems within established timelines.
• Demonstrated welding skills.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Ability to make sound decisions during emergency situations.
• Ability to work as a team member and team leader with other stationary engineers and facility personnel.

Required & Preferred Certifications

• Universal CFC license.
• Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) CIRO certification preferred.
• Aerial lift truck operation certification preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Retirement Benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses.
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education.
• Family leave and paid time off.
• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries, free items).
• Discounts to amusement parks, gym memberships, mobile phone plans, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services).
• Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community.