ADUSA HVAC Refrigeration Apprentice

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. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services including Finance Legal Sustainability Commercial Digital and E-commerce Technology and more.

The ADUSA HVAC/R Technician Apprentice is responsible for learning and developing the skills required to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on store HVAC systems ice machines and refrigeration equipment. Working under the guidance of an experienced technician and/or area supervisor this role completes assigned work orders maintains accurate service records in the maintenance tracking system (Service Channel) and participates in an after-hours on-call rotation with support from the designated mentor or supervisor.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Assist an experienced technician or supervisor in completing assigned work orders and scheduled repairs.

Perform preventive maintenance on assigned HVAC/R and related equipment.

Complete and maintain preventive maintenance checklists and associated documentation.

Provide timely work status updates to maintenance leadership operational teams and customers.

Ability to stay calm and work under pressure while maintaining excellent customer service.

Conduct general maintenance tasks involving refrigeration systems air conditioning heating and electrical components.

Track and document refrigerant usage in accordance with Brand standards and EPA requirements (after obtaining EPA certification).

Provide routine preventive maintenance services on racks cases and alarming/monitoring systems.

Update control set points for refrigeration systems and EMS controls as directed.

Assist with diagnosing and repairing refrigerant leaks evaporators coolers freezers heating systems and air conditioning units.

Support electrical troubleshooting including control wiring and system diagnostics.

Evaluate the mechanical operation of HVAC and refrigeration units to ensure proper performance.

Order repair parts and materials needed to complete assigned work orders.

Perform minor structural repairs on refrigeration and HVAC-related components including case doors gaskets latches closures and prep-area drains.

Respond to service requests and participate in after-hours and weekend emergency calls.

Perform additional duties as assigned to support business needs and uphold company values.

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Required Qualifications

Knowledge of refrigeration heating air conditioning electrical systems and plumbing.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid drivers license.

EPA Universal Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Ability to obtain state licensure (if applicable) within 2 years.

Ability to climb ladders and access rooftop equipment.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and lift/move up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Ability to respond to after-hours and weekend emergency service calls.

Strong computer skills and ability to use maintenance management software.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to travel daily throughout the assigned region.

At Ahold Delhaize USA we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation and were actively seeking top talent.

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. 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. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth we invest in our people empowering them to learn grow and deliver at all levels of the business.