Refrigeration Technician I - Charlotte, NC

Harris Teeter; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level Refrigeration/HVAC technician to join their team. In this role, you'll assist skilled technicians with maintenance and repair tasks, ensuring systems operate efficiently. You'll drive to various locations, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues under the guidance of experienced professionals. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while upholding the company's core values of respect, integrity, and safety. If you're ready to kickstart your career in HVAC, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Entry level position for HVAC technician with a focus on maintenance and repair.
• Must have a valid driver's license and EPA Refrigerant Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled technicians with HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment.
• Drive to various store locations for service calls.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Math Skills

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical Technical School

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tablets/Smart Devices

Job description

Summary:
Entry level for Refrigeration/HVAC technician (Apprentice/training position). Assist Skilled Technicians with refrigeration and HVAC maintenance, repair and support to assigned service calls. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist other skilled trade technicians in repairs as requested.
2. Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned or needed to meet technicians.
3. Assist with and perform various preventive maintenance tasks and procedures to buildings and equipment.
4. Assist in compressor, large motor and component replacement.
5. Assist in leak checks and refrigerant management.
6. Troubleshoot issues and repair equipment as directed by other skilled technicians.
7. Operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts safely.
8. Orally communicate with store personnel and other skilled technicians.
9. Utilize company email to send and receive messages.
10. Comply with all department and company policies and procedures.
11. Utilize company work order system for assignments and track time.

Physical demands include, but are not limited to, high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling, climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Behavior/Skills:
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and safely.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:
Ability to read, and communicate effectively in English.

Math Ability:
General Math skills.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computers and be able to email, use tablets/Smart Devices as well as a general knowledge of functionality of systems for tracking work and time.

Certificates and Licenses:
Valid driver’s license.
EPA Refrigerant –Universal– Certificate preferred.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical Technical School is preferred.
• One year refrigeration/HVAC experience with satisfactory overall performance is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary.

There is no automatic progression from this job to the next level job (Refrigeration Technician II).

Additional Information:

• Posting Date: Mar 17, 2025

Compensation: