About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.  

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carr’s, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.  

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time.  A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them. 

 

Bring your flavor 

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. 

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What you will be doing 

Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the general maintenance of the Ammonia Refrigeration System to include water, heating, air conditioning, and electrical maintenance. 

We do follow all PSM Compliance responsibilities and Documentation. 

This position will be located in Brea, CA. 

 

Main Responsibilities 

You will provide mechanical support, including diagnosis and solution, for a dedicated delivery system including preventative maintenance, major repairs, and accident repairs. The methods and responsibility for the maintenance and repair of food storage areas, equipment and buildings shall be documented planned and carried out in a manner that minimizes the risk of product, packaging or equipment contamination as outlined in the Food Safety Management System. 

 

The starting rate is $35.55/hour. The starting pay will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. 

 

What we are searching for 

Refrigeration System maintenance and operations  Follow preventative maintenance programs on all machines and equipment  Ensure all maintenance work performed both internally and externally is performed to company standards  Report on parts inventory at the for needed supplies and tools.  Complete required reports when maintenance tasks are completed  Answer security/alarm calls as needed to include fire alarms and refrigeration alarms  Routine maintenance of food storage areas and equipment shall be performed according to a maintenance-control schedule and recorded  Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, ensuring all tools used are picked up and stored away in accordance with the food safety procedures  Responsible for ammonia system; may be called out during non-working hours to deactivate ammonia alarm and ensure no ammonia leaks  Ensure area supervisor is notified when maintenance or repairs are to be undertaken in any food handling area, inform the maintenance manager and general manager if any repairs or maintenance pose a potential threat to product safety  Perform the duties of a position being lead  Conduct training for new team members  Maintain legible and accurate records or logs as required  Review documents prepared by team members of the work group for accuracy and legibility  Monitor and direct performance of team members within the work group  Open and/or close and secure the building as directed  Report unsafe conditions to supervisor if they cannot be self-corrected  Communicate work practices, procedures, and methods to team members as required  Perform additional duties as assigned by management 

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience: 

Must be 18 years of age or older  High School Diploma or equivalent  HVAC Certificate: Operator level I certificate in Ammonia Refrigerator Preferred  2-5 years of equipment maintenance experience or schooling equivalent  2-5 years of refrigeration maintenance and operations experience preferred  Ability to follow work procedures, safety rules, and food safety rules  Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions  Repairing/rebuilding equipment may require lifting up to 100 pounds  Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift  Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools  Ability to climb ladders and work at higher elevations  Knowledge of HVAC systems and operations  Ability to perform simple math calculations  Ability to write numeric and alphanumeric characters  Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude  Ability to function as a team member and get along with others 

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations. 

 

What is it like at Albertsons?  

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are. 

 

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.    

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