Area Refrigeration Manager

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on innovation and building culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique vision: forging a retail winner that is admired for national strength, deep roots in the communities we serve, and a team that has passion for food and delivering great service. Store Facilities & Energy Management - Maintenance Manager: To administer and execute company retail Facilities and Energy Management policy to the assigned retail sites in order to maintain and operate all assigned retail store locations in the most well maintained and efficient operational order possible.

Area Refrigeration Manager

What you will be doing

As an Area Refrigeration Manager, you will be responsible for managing the efforts of Division Refrigeration in-house refrigeration mechanics. Your duties will include ongoing training in refrigeration mechanics as new equipment, materials, and processes become available. You will also direct in-house refrigeration mechanics and/or Authorized Service Providers in the maintenance, leak rate management, service, and repairs of refrigeration, HVAC, and EMS systems in retail locations. Additionally, you will provide guidance and recommendations regarding specifications, design, scope, and bidding for all HVAC and refrigeration projects.

You would be supporting our stores in North Jersey, Upper New York, Southern Connecticut

Main responsibilities

• Ensures the standardization of corporate objectives, policies, and procedures with respect to company's implementation of in-house refrigeration maintenance programs.
• Manages day-to-day operation of division-level refrigeration maintenance programs and up to 10 technicians across specific districts or stores.
• OverseeHVACR maintenance program within the assigned operating area pertaining to In-house refrigeration maintenance and technicians, including service, training, safety, and compliance.
• Establish best practices, processes, and procedures with other service area supervisors.
• Collaborate with coordinators, safety, and compliance on day-to-day management of in-house refrigeration program and technicians.
• Responsibilities involve the performance of discretionary tasks requiring considerable knowledge of HVACR equipment, the division, and company operations.
• Provide recommendations and direction for all pre-construction refrigeration surveys for stores scheduled for construction, remodel, or expansion.
• Provide support to the Energy Manager to achieve improved system performance and reduced energy consumption and costs.
• Responsible for the proper application and handling of all refrigerants in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as compliance with company refrigerant handling policies and procedures.
• Act as coordinator between the Division and Corporate in the selection of equipment and materials for remodel or upgrade projects as required.
• Manage a fleet of service trucks issued to in-house mechanics.
• Maintain, coordinate, and approve services for all outside vendor services as required to support HVAC, refrigeration, and EMS.
• Identify, coordinate, and assign needed Preventive Maintenance projects, cleaning schedules, and waste reduction projects
• Maintain accurate tracking and recording of division refrigeration compliance reporting, and train in-house mechanics and ensure compliance procedures are followed.
• Provide daily support and guidance for division refrigeration HVACR inquiries and/or issues.

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience

• College or Trade School Degree in related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience in areas of refrigeration, electrical, and facility maintenance.
• Must possess an EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.
• Thorough knowledge of refrigeration systems used in a supermarket environment is required. Knowledge of current refrigeration system controls (ComTrol, Danfoss, CPC and others) is required.
• Experience in HVAC maintenance & repairs
• Able to accept after-hours emergency calls or calls received after normal business hours, when required, to support the overall operation of each store location.
• Possess good leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others.
• Able to motivate and work with others to achieve desired results.
• Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in-person and over the telephone.
• Basic computer skills required, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion or work activities. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Travel required, including occasional overnight.

Albertsons is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Tom Thumb, Jewel Osco, Shaw''s and many more recognizable names.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting hourly rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Applications are accepted on an on-going basis."

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company 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/expression, sexual orientation, or on 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.

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