Refrigeration Technician - Seattle Division W WA

Safeway; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing refrigeration and HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. Your expertise will be crucial in performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and managing service calls efficiently. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement benefits. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for technical work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Pay

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in Grocery Refrigeration and HVAC related work.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Manage service calls and maintain communication effectively.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service Orientation

Recordkeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Refrigeration/Mechanical School Graduate

Apprenticeship (3 years)

Tools

Trade Tools

EMS/BMS Systems

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• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and after-hours when on call
• Make daily mechanical checks 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.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections, and record required information, maintaining jurisdictionally applicable records, EPA forms, and documentation in both paper and electronic formats in Corrigo and Trakref.
• Monitor preventative maintenance work done by outside contractors and notify the Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical problems, perform repairs, document solutions, and recommend further action.
• Manage communications for service calls in a timely manner as required.
• Operate EMS building controls and automation systems, fine-tune operating parameters, adjust setpoints and schedules, understand and modify building control sequences, and operate EMS/BMS systems.
• Perform administrative tasks such as ordering materials, writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via company electronics.

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 checks 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.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections, and record required information, maintaining jurisdictionally applicable records, EPA forms, and documentation in both paper and electronic formats in Corrigo and Trakref.
• Monitor preventative maintenance work done by outside contractors and notify the Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems.
• Responsible for troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions, and recommending further action.
• Maintain 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 licenses, inspections, permits, and certificates to meet all state and local codes.
• Operate EMS building controls and automation systems, fine-tune operating parameters, adjust setpoints and schedules, understand and modify building control sequences, and operate EMS/BMS systems.
• Perform administrative tasks such as ordering materials, writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports via company electronics.
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area in the mechanical room, roof, service vehicle, etc.

Qualifications: The following are preferred:

• Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of Refrigeration/Mechanical school or completion of a minimum of three years apprenticeship.
• Experience Level: Minimum of three years in Grocery Refrigeration and HVAC related work.
• Skills and Experiences: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to perform duties with high accuracy, respond promptly to requests, maintain proper appearance, wear PPE, be computer literate, possess a valid driver’s license, EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, read manuals and work orders, knowledge of tools and maintenance, recordkeeping skills, customer service orientation, and ability to work independently.

Physical Environment:

• Most work performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor, use various trade tools, and other office equipment.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching required.

The pay range is $50.00 to $62.00 per hour, with conditions based on location, experience, and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits. Travel is 100% based on the assigned geographical area.