Commercial Refrigeration Technician Serving Food Lion Brand Stores

Delhaize America - Salisbury, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Salisbury, NC

51-100 employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of Netherlands-based Ahold Delhaize, is the parent company for Ahold Delhaize's U.S. companies, including its local brands, Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop, and the U.S. services companies, Retail Business Services, Peapod Digital Labs and ADUSA Supply Chain. When considered together, the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA comprise the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast and the fourth largest grocery retail group in the nation, operating more than 2,000 stores and distribution centers across more than 20 states and serving millions of customers each week through a uniquely local omnichannel experience. The Ahold Delhaize USA company team includes just over 100 associates across all East Coast office locations. This position is responsible for providing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on assigned stores' HVAC, ice machines, and refrigeration systems. The individual will complete assigned work orders, including data entry in the maintenance service tracking system (Service Channel), and respond to after-hours calls. The role is accountable for Refrigeration/HVAC spend for assigned stores by minimizing equipment failures, refrigerant loss, and maintaining department system set points to optimize energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or oversee the day-to-day efficient operation, maintenance, and repair needs of assigned stores, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, lighting, energy management, and hardware.
• Plan and/or generate work to be performed and obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials to complete assignments and work order system entries in a timely manner and in accordance with EPA Regulations.
• Inspect and evaluate all areas of assigned stores, offering suggestions for improvements; taking proper corrective action when necessitated.
• Act as a trusted advisor to recommend repairs and upgrades to assigned store managers and maintenance supervisors.
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, including practicing safe work habits, utilizing appropriate safety equipment, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate and/or conduct the day-to-day organization, and completion of preventive maintenance.
• Effectively communicate to the appropriate stakeholders the status of building operations and conditions; promptly reporting any potential or ongoing problems.
• Update Control set-points for refrigeration systems and EMS controls.
• Responsible for electrical control wiring and troubleshooting of controls.
• Analyze mechanical operation of refrigeration and HVAC units for proper operation.
• Assist Supervisor in facilitating timely and cost-effective repairs of electrical, and building components and systems including doors, door frames, gaskets, latches, and closures on refrigerated cases.
• Accountable for Refrigeration/HVAC spend for assigned stores including repairs to equipment, refrigerant leak rate, and providing the most economical method to repair and maintain equipment.
• Respond to work order requests and after-hours emergency calls (including on nights and weekends).

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• EPA Certification (Universal)
• State Licensures, if required
• 3+ years' experience in a related field
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to climb ladders for service above ceilings and roof access to equipment
• Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs. and lift/move 100 lbs. (with assistance)
• Ability to answer after-hours/weekend emergency service calls
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to travel daily, throughout assigned region, in company provided work vehicle