Refrigeration Technician

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Pension Plan

Employee discount

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Job summary

Lowes Foods in the Columbia and Florence, SC markets is hiring Refrigeration Technicians to provide technical support for refrigeration systems across assigned retail stores. The role involves installing/changing compressors and cases, checking temperatures and pressures, and performing mechanical repairs.

Candidates should have 2–4 years of commercial refrigeration experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of commercial refrigeration experience, preferably in supermarket industry.
• Demonstrates knowledge of refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to climb ladders 6–24 feet and maintain balance.
• Capable of lifting 60 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. consistently.

Responsibilities

• Installs/changes compressors and cases in new or remodeled stores.
• Checks and adjusts refrigerator temperatures and pressures.
• Performs mechanical repairs including washing condensers/cases, welding, HVAC, plumbing, refrigerant leaks.
• Drives service van to necessary locations.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Tools usage

Refrigeration experience

Interpersonal skills

Ladder safety

Heavy lifting

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

Pressure washer

Torch

Meters

Job description

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

Refrigeration Technicians provide technical support for all refrigeration problems to assigned retail stores.

The role will support Lowes Foods and Kj’s Market & IGA stores in the Columbia and Florence, SC Markets.

Responsibilities

• Installs/changes compressors and cases in new and/or remodeled stores.
• Checks and adjusts refrigerator temperatures and pressures.
• Performs mechanical repairs including: washing condensers and cases; welding; HVAC; plumbing; refrigerant leaks; any other store mechanical needs.
• Drives service van to necessary locations
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Should possess and maintain a driver's license and good driving record.
• Demonstrates use of hand tools, gauges, pressure washer, torch, and meters.
• Demonstrates the knowledge gained by 2 to 4 years of commercial refrigeration experience, preferably in the supermarket industry.
• Should possess good interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Should be able to climb ladders 6-24 feet and maintain balance on a ladder when necessary.
• Should be able to lift 60 lbs. occasionally and 10 lbs. consistently.