Additional Considerations (if any): Professional License/Certification Required - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Refrigeration Technician I Department: Perishable Maintenance FLSA: Non-Exempt General Function Under general supervision, performing, refrigeration operations and preventative maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objective are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical and electrical systems as needed. Reporting Relations Accountable and Reports to: Maintenance Manager(s) Positions that Report to you: None Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Operates and performs repairs of refrigeration system including Ice Plant and Banana Rooms. Monitor system performance and determine when system in not operating correctly. + Performs routine maintenance on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards. + Tests, maintains and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as multi-meters. + Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed. + Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action. + Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards. + Maintains accurate preventive maintenance record. + Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required. + Report to work when scheduled and on time. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics + Knowledge of general refrigeration practices. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Mathematical and documentation skills necessary. + Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations. + Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. + Proficient use of testing equipment. + Must be able to work flexible shifts is required, including on call. + Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on all refrigeration equipment. + Share knowledge, train and support the development of others. Education and Experience + High School diploma or GED required. + 2 years combined Refrigeration and/or Maintenance experience (relevant Technical School Certification program and/or Associates Degree program considered in lieu of employment experience). + Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and/or mechanical-electrical courses. + Required to train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification. + Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.). Working Conditions + May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation). + Must be able to climb ladders and stairs. + Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and crouch. + Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. + Must be able to use hand and power tools. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses (use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia). Equipment Used to Perform Job Must provide own hand tools. Frequently operates tractor, stacker, and pallet jack. Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.