Refrigeration Construction Technician – Lead Install & Service

Albertsons Companies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Earned wages access

Associate discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Training & career growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Refrigeration Construction Tech for Los Angeles. You will install, retrofit and maintain refrigeration equipment, troubleshoot systems, and interpret wiring and blueprints.

The role requires operating tools, handling refrigerant, and ensuring compliance with codes. The position offers opportunities to work day or night shifts, with overtime and emergency coverage as needed, in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification must be held.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts, including overtime and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Pipe fitting with installation requirements for piping slope, traps, valves and components.
• Operate oxygen acetylene torch to braze copper and dissimilar metals.
• Recover refrigerant, pump down, evacuate and leak test systems.
• Perform electrical diagnosis and interpret wiring within refrigeration systems.
• Read blueprints for layout and installation of piping, cases and coils in walk-in boxes.
• Install drain lines for cases and walk-in evaporator coils.
• Charge systems with refrigerant and set superheat via valve adjustments.
• Maintain compliance with local/state codes during installation.
• Operate scissor lift, forklift and other equipment safely.
• Order materials, write purchase orders, take-offs, and document refrigerant reports.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Manual dexterity

Electrical diagnosis

Blueprint reading

Torch brazing

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical program preferred

Tools

Torch brazing equipment

Scissor lift operation

Forklift operation

Job description

Albertsons Companies is hiring a Refrigeration Construction Tech for Los Angeles. You will install, retrofit and maintain refrigeration equipment, troubleshoot systems, and interpret wiring and blueprints.

The role requires operating tools, handling refrigerant, and ensuring compliance with codes. The position offers opportunities to work day or night shifts, with overtime and emergency coverage as needed, in a fast-paced retail environment.