Job Description

The Opportunity

Join our team as a General Service Engineer, where you will be the backbone of our supermarket refrigeration team. This is a Full-Time, Union position designed for a technician who thrives on technical variety—from repairing complex multi-compressor units to triaging advanced energy management alarms. We provide on-the-job training to build your troubleshooting skills to become a stable and successful technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert Maintenance & Repair: Perform all levels of service on commercial equipment, including electric motors, compressors, RTUs, walk-in coolers, freezers, and remote condensing units.

• System Triage & Troubleshooting: Monitor and respond to refrigeration alarms. Troubleshoot electronic components and diagnose issues using diagrams and schematics.

• Advanced Controls: Utilize general knowledge of energy management systems (EMS) like Danfoss and CPC to optimize system performance.

• Installation: Lead the replacement and installation of refrigeration system components and associated hardware.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all repairs meet Food Safety and regulatory requirements, handling code violations with precision.

• Digital Reporting: Manage service tickets, receipts, and time tracking via Verisae, Google Suite, and Chromebook.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Technical Aptitude: Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues independently.

• Communication: Ability to clearly explain "break/fix" actions to management and store teams.

• Physical Readiness: Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and comfortably work off ladders and on roofs.

• On-call rotation and handle after-hours emergency overtime as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: 2 years of technical Refrigeration/HRVAC trade school.

• Certification: Valid EPA 608 Certificate (required for handling/purchasing refrigerant).

• Valid Class E Chauffeur’s Drivers License (or the ability to obtain one).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay based on experience!

• Take home service truck.

• Fully funded pension match.

• Comprehensive Health: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement: 401K plan for long-term security.

• Vacation days, sick days, and personal time.

• Continuous Growth: Paid on-the-job training and exposure to the latest refrigeration technology.

Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates:

• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
• If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.