Refrigeration Service Coordinator 2, Facilities - Huntsville, AL

About the role

Refrigeration Service Coordinators provide direct support to Store Managers in approximately thirty Publix retail locations for all HVAC and refrigeration issues. They oversee the execution of refrigeration rack and case maintenance and service by refrigeration vendors, ensuring refrigeration issues are rapidly resolved to support stores. The Refrigeration Service Coordinator reports to the Divisional Refrigeration Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vendors meet the defined expectations of refrigeration service agreements
• Ensure vendor compliance with refrigerant emission regulations
• Oversee proper setup and operations of energy management systems (EMS) in retail locations
• Evaluate refrigeration and HVAC system operations and coordinate vendor response to remedy deficiencies
• Coordinate refrigeration installations and case refurbishments for retail locations (new stores and remodels)
• Coordinate and execute refrigeration program projects

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a construction-related course of study or certificate of completion from Supermarket Refrigeration trade school or equivalent experience
• 5 years of supermarket or rack refrigeration and energy management system field experience in repair and maintenance of systems
• At least 20 years of age
• Excellent driving record
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Type I and Type II certification
• Knowledge of construction drawings and installation manuals
• Knowledge of Supermarket (Rack) Refrigeration, HVAC, and energy management technologies
• Analytical skills
• Self-initiative skills
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Interpersonal skills (including conflict resolution and management)
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Ability to organize tasks and information
• Intermediate knowledge of Energy Management Systems
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS-Service Hub), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Project
• Willingness to travel to stores throughout the retail division, including nights, weekends, and overnight stays as required
• Willingness to be available on call 24/7 when an emergency arises

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related course of study or equivalent level of documented supermarket refrigeration experience
• 10 years of supermarket or rack refrigeration and energy management system field experience in repair and maintenance of systems
• EPA Universal certification
• Knowledge of Publix Refrigeration Service Contract (SOW)
• Knowledge of supplier management practices
• Knowledge of retail store operations and structure to understand customer needs
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance as it relates to all Publix refrigeration/HVAC systems
• Ability to provide category leadership

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year-end Holiday Bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years

Candidate must live in Morgan, Marshall, Cullman, Blount, Madison, Jefferson, or Etowah counties.