Refrigeration Technician - Construction

What you will be doing

As a Refrigeration Construction Tech, you will be responsible for installation, retrofitting, and building of refrigeration equipment and systems, troubleshooting systems, wiring, controls, piping, and valves during installation.

• Responsible for pipe fitting with knowledge of installation requirements for piping slope, traps, valve, and system component installation within the refrigeration system.
• Operate an oxygen acetylene torch to braze copper and dissimilar metals.
• Recover refrigerant, pump down, evacuate, and leak test refrigeration systems.
• Perform electrical diagnosis and possess electrical wiring knowledge.
• Interpret blueprints, including the layout and installation of piping, cases, and coils in walk-in boxes.
• Install drain lines for cases and walk-in evaporator coils.
• Charge systems with refrigerant and set superheat through proper valve adjustment.
• Maintain company and manufacturer specifications during installation of refrigeration equipment and components, including local and state codes.
• Operate scissor lift, forklift, and other equipment safely as required.
• Perform administrative tasks such as ordering material, writing purchase orders, material and equipment take‑offs, and data entry for refrigerant reports.
• Manage communications of the job with office managers, store associates, coworkers, and outside contractors.
• Maintain an organized, neat, clean, and safe work environment in mechanical rooms, sales floors, roofs, and service vehicles.
• Perform all duties in a safe, timely, efficient, and professional manner.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Must be computer literate.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of building‑related vocational or technical programs is preferred.
• Must be willing to work day or night shifts as needed, including overtime and emergencies.
• Able to respond to direct and radio requests promptly.
• Maintain a neat uniform appearance with company‑provided work shirt and clean blue jeans without holes or tears.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including arc‑flash and safety glasses.
• Read and comprehend manuals, prints, and work orders.
• Perform start‑ups on various system types.
• Adjust system set points through various refrigeration management systems.
• Know tools and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain general record‑keeping skills.
• Customer service orientation and sensitivity to diverse needs of coworkers, employees, and others contacted in daily work.

• Most work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching are required.

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday via partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (medical, dental, 401(k) and more).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements, please visit myACI Benefits.
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with talented colleagues reflecting the communities we serve.

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick pay; PTO/vacation pay or flexible time off; paid holidays; bereavement pay; and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

Associates may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

Albertsons 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 or expression, sexual orientation, or 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.