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Vallarta Supermarkets

HVAC & Refrigeration Technician Lead D1

Vallarta Supermarkets, Santa Clarita, CA, United States


Title: HVAC & Refrigeration Technician Lead D1

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Construction Project Director

Job Description

Position Summary: Performs all tasks, jobs, and duties assigned to you by the Refrigeration/HVAC manager. Participate in an On-Call rotation. Runs service calls on all Refrigeration/HVAC equipment with specific focus on resolving the root cause of an issue. Evaluate the age/condition of equipment and identify any equipment that is beyond reasonable repair. Help fellow technicians on multiple-man jobs as needed. Maintain all company-provided tools, equipment, and vehicles in good, proper operating condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform repairs, equipment replacements, upkeep and all associated tasks on all Refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
  • Strong familiarity with CPC E2 EMS systems necessary
  • Strong diligence with regards to the physical work as well as all paperwork related tasks.
  • Must be able to work safely while working alone or in a group.
  • Strong aptitude with regards to electrical troubleshooting necessary.
  • Strong aptitude with regards to control circuit troubleshooting necessary.
  • A thorough understanding of superheat / subcooling as it relates to racks, single systems, and self-contained cases necessary.
  • Thorough understanding of floating suction / floating head necessary.
  • A thorough understanding of rack oil systems is necessary.
  • Experience in disassembling/inspecting/rebuilding/reassembling all common valves necessary.
  • Welding capabilities sufficient to replace components with piping sizes up to 3-1/8.”

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible, dependable, and professional always.
  • Able to communicate effectively using common workplace technology.
  • Must always maintain a safe driving record and current driver’s license.
  • Must be able to travel within all districts (California)

Required Education and Experience:

  • 5 years of supermarket rack system experience necessary.
  • Experience with C02 systems a major plus

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is an Exempt Level Corporate Position; Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Physical Demands: Must be able to meet physical demands to perform all associated tasks and duties (lifting, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, etc.).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees may perform other duties as directed. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company goals and objectives.