Refrigeration Technician

Hy-Vee; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in the United States is seeking a Refrigeration Technician I to perform refrigeration operations and preventive maintenance across the warehouse. You will troubleshoot, test, and repair industrial systems, while maintaining safety records and meeting OSHA standards.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED and about 2 years of refrigeration/maintenance experience, with the ability to work flexible shifts and lift up to 50 lbs. Training in HazMat and basic computer use are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years refrigeration/maintenance experience required.
• Industrial refrigeration courses or equivalent training preferred.
• Hazmat training/certification required.
• Basic computer skills (email, data entry) needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates and repairs refrigeration systems including Ice Plant and Banana Rooms.
• Monitors system performance and diagnoses issues.
• Performs routine maintenance on warehouse equipment per OSHA standards.
• Tests equipment with meters and instruments.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses them carefully.
• Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.
• Tests safety equipment to meet OHSA standards.
• Maintains preventive maintenance records.
• Performs other maintenance tasks as required.
• Reports to work as scheduled and on time.

Skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Strong communication

Math and documentation

Hands-on mechanical work

Follow instructions

Proficient testing equipment

Flexible shifts/on-call

Troubleshooting refrigeration

Knowledge sharing/training

Education

HS diploma or GED

2 years refrigeration/maintenance

Industrial refrigeration courses

HAZMAT training/certification

Basic computer skills

Tools

Multi-meters

Hand tools

Power tools

Testing instruments

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any): Professional License/Certification Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description: Job Title: Refrigeration Technician I Department: Perishable Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function Under general supervision, performing, refrigeration operations and preventative maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objective are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical and electrical systems as needed.

Reporting Relations Accountable and Reports to: Maintenance Manager(s) Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and performs repairs of refrigeration system including Ice Plant and Banana Rooms.
• Monitor system performance and determine when system in not operating correctly.
• Performs routine maintenance on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Tests, maintains and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as multi-meters.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.
• Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance record.
• Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required.
• Report to work when scheduled and on time.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics

• Knowledge of general refrigeration practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
• Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient use of testing equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts is required, including on call.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on all refrigeration equipment.
• Share knowledge, train and support the development of others.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2 years combined Refrigeration and/or Maintenance experience (relevant Technical School Certification program and/or Associates Degree program considered in lieu of employment experience).
• Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and/or mechanical-electrical courses.
• Required to train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.).

Working Conditions

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and crouch.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
• Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses (use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia).

Equipment Used to Perform Job

• Must provide own hand tools.
• Frequently operates tractor, stacker, and pallet jack.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.