Commercial Refrigeration Technician Serving Food Lion Brand Stores

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands: Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop.

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 (troubleshooting and repair of refrigeration systems, ice machines, air conditioning, heating, and related systems as appropriate).
• 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).
• Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support company values.

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 a company-provided work vehicle.

About the Company

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership, and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization, and we are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work. We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create, and do. We invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow, and deliver at all levels of the business.