Refrigeration Tech

Safeway; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Phoenix is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to monitor and repair refrigeration, HVAC, EMS and electrical systems in store facilities. You will perform preventative maintenance, document solutions and advise on actions to keep equipment reliable.

The role requires three years of refrigeration or building trades experience, a High School diploma, EPA 608 universal certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel about 40% of the time.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical programs preferred.
• Minimum of three years recent refrigeration service or maintenance experience.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Make daily mechanical checks on equipment in mechanical room, roof, HVAC, EMS and walk‑ins.
• Maintain refrigeration, HVAC, EMS, electrical and mechanical systems; perform repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, and maintain required records.
• Monitor work by outside contractors and notify manager of issues.
• Operate EMS building controls and fine‑tune sequences and set points.
• Perform administrative tasks: order materials and enter data for work reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Ability to work independently

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational program preferred

Tools

Corrigo

Trakref

Job description

Position Purpose

Monitoring building equipment for safety purposes and repair. Troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and making recommendations for further action.

Position Purpose

Monitoring building equipment for safety purposes and repair. Troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and making recommendations for further action.

Key Responsibilities Include,but Are Not Limited To

• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after-hours when on call
• Make daily mechanical check on equipment in the Mechanical Room, Roof, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases and walk-ins. etc.
• Maintain all refrigeration, HVAC, EMS systems, electrical, and mechanical systems and make necessary repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections and records required information and maintains jurisdictionally applicable records, EPA forms and required documentation in both paper form at store and electronic in Corrigo and Trakref.
• Monitors preventive maintenance work done by outside contractors and notifies Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems with outside contractors.
• Responsible for troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions and recommending further action.
• Maintains a high technical level in troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage communications for service calls in a timely manner as required.
• Maintain current license, inspection, permit, and certificate requirements to meet all state and local codes.
• Operates EMS building controls and automation systems. Fine tune operating parameters. Adjust set points and schedules. Fully understand and modify building control sequences and operates the EMS / BMS systems.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as: ordering material and writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via company supplied electronics.
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient, & professional manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe work area in mechanical room, roof, service vehicle, etc.

Qualifications: The following are preferred:

Education Level

• High School diploma or equivalent. Graduat eof building related vocational - technical programs are preferred.

Experience Level

• Minimum of three years recent experience performing refrigeration service, or maintenance work in building related trades.

Skills And Experiences

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy and care to avoid mechanical breakdowns.
• 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 Persona lProtective Equipment as required including arc flash and safety glasses.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess an EPA Section608 Universal Certification
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, prints, and work orders.
• 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 work independently.

Physical Environment

• Most work is performed in both indoor and outdoor work environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Incumbent may use various trade tools, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting,l ifting, and reaching is required in completion of job duties

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

40%+ of time is spent traveling.