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.  

 

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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  

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

We do follow all PSM Compliance responsibilities and Documentation.  

The position will be based in Brea, CA.  

  

Main responsibilities  

Key Responsibilities  

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  

  

The pay is $35.05 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

  

What we are searching for   

Key Requirements:  

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  

  

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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