Refrigeration Service Technician I

The Refrigeration Technician/Mechanic is responsible for the support of the retail operation through maintenance, installation, and repair of refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment. Responsible for processing and completing work orders, installing new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance. 

This position is located and supports Food City locations in Bristol, TN/VA, Abingdon, VA, and Marion, VA areas.

• Take ownership of the HVAC/Refrigeration systems and become a proactive partner of the stores in assigned District
• Inspect, repair, modify, and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and capillary tubes.
• Conduct periodic checks and perform preventive maintenance of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, including boilers, gas and electrically operated air conditioning equipment, and make necessary adjustments or repairs
• Diagnose and maintain all mechanical, electrical and control aspects of the supermarket refrigeration systems through repair or replacement of defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit control, pressure control, safety valves, and automatic gas valves.
• Install new and remove old equipment as needed for remodel and upgrades
• Conceive and help develop procedures and strategies that can be adopted companywide for improved performance, reduced downtime, and cost reduction
• Maintain all records necessary for government and company purposes
• Responsible for attending on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies
• Ensure efficient and courteous customer service to store locations in support of the company mission to “Run the Best Store in Town!”

• Entry level position with on the job training provided.
• Experience with single and parallel compressor systems
• Competence with electronic refrigeration control systems
• Valid refrigerant certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must pass physical exam and drug screen
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals daily
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.
• Experience with Danfoss controllers, preferred
• Experience with secondary or chilled water systems.

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.