Refrigeration Mechanic

Wegmans Food Markets; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets in Ocean, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep stores, facilities, and equipment professionally maintained. You will diagnose and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems, work with a team, and uphold high safety and quality standards the company is known for.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, collaboration with store personnel, and continuous skill development in a dynamic retail environment with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Proficient with a laptop, able to maintain, troubleshoot and operate building management systems, onboard controls, and PLC-based systems.
• Strong mechanical ability; knowledge of welding and plumbing.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Technical training through apprenticeship, RSES, trade school, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Identify and diagnose issues with refrigeration and HVAC controls; repair self-contained cases and rooftop units; understand glycol systems and DX racked systems.
• Collaborate with team to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with team, supervisors, and customers to determine best repair practices and assess downtime.
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance records; manage truck inventory.
• Deliver high-quality service while upholding Wegmans safety standards.

Skills

Laptop proficiency

Building management systems

PLC control systems

Mechanical aptitude

Welding & plumbing knowledge

Independent diagnostic ability

Education

Technical training through apprenticeship/RSES/trade school

EPA Universal Certification

5+ years related work experience

Job description

Location:

1104 Highway 35 Ocean, NJ 07712

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$33.25 - $48.50 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

At Wegmans, our Maintenance Mechanic team ensures that our stores, facilities, and equipment are professionally maintained, helping to provide our customers with the freshest best tasting products, and our employees with a safe and productive work environment. This team is empowered to solve complex problems daily and continually learn and develop new skills, while working for a growing and dynamic company with endless opportunities for advancement.In this role, you will work in collaboration with team members to complete repairs and preventative maintenance on various refrigeration and HVAC equipment while following proper safety protocol.

What will I do?

• Perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC equipment
• Identify and diagnose issues with refrigeration and HVAC controls systems; repair self-contained cases and repair rooftop HVAC units of all types; demonstrate knowledge of secondary glycol racked systems as well as conventional DX racked systems
• Work effectively with a team, assisting other personnel as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers; determine best practices for repair work and assess downtime with store personnel
• Create and maintain preventative maintenance records on all equipment serviced; maintain truck inventory
• Deliver incredible service to both internal and external customers, and maintain Wegmans high standards of quality and food & human safety procedures

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years related work experience
• Technical training through apprenticeship, RSES, trade school, or equivalent work experience
• EPA Universal Certification
• Proficient with the use of a laptop computer, possessing the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and operate building management systems, on board control systems, and manufacturer’s PLC based control systems
• Sound mechanical ability, as well as knowledge of welding and plumbing
• Supermarket/restaurant related equipment experience, including knowledge of applicable codes, regulations and operating standards is preferred
• Independent ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical systems is preferred