Refrigeration Technician - Jersey Shore

Why Choose ACME

Join ACME's growing in-house maintenance team and build a career where your skills are valued, your judgment is trusted, and your work makes a difference every day. You'll have the support to fix issues the right way, the stability of steady full-time work, and the chance to build lasting knowledge of the stores and equipment you support. If you're looking for a team that backs you in the field and a role where you can take pride in keeping our stores running, our products available, and our customers served, we'd love to have you join us.

This position is represented by Steamfitters Local 420.

A Day in the Life

As a Refrigeration Technician, you'll be responsible for keeping our stores running safely and efficiently. In this hands-on and dynamic role, you'll install new equipment. You will troubleshoot and repair refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems. You are responsible for performing preventive maintenance to uphold our standards, document findings and recommend solutions that help prevent future issues.

You start your day with a sense of purpose, knowing that your expertise keeps our facilities running smoothly and safely. You'll operate EMS and BMS systems with precision, adjusting set points and schedules to optimize energy use and system performance. Whether you're ordering parts, entering data, or climbing onto a roof, you do it with professionalism and pride.

You're not just maintaining systems, you're supporting the heartbeat of our operations in every store you support. Every repair you make, every inspection you complete, contributes to the safety and efficiency of our stores and the well-being of our communities.

What You Bring to the Table

You bring technical expertise and a commitment to excellence. You're a problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes ownership of your work. You communicate clearly, respond quickly, and maintain a clean, organized workspace. You understand the importance of compliance and safety, and you're always ready to go the extra mile.

Main Responsibilities

• Make daily mechanical checks on equipment in the Mechanical Room, Roof, HVAC, EMS systems, refrigerated cases, and walk-ins. etc.
• Maintain all refrigeration, HVAC, EMS systems, electrical, and mechanical systems, and make necessary repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, leak checks, inspections, and new equipment installations. Will record required information and maintain compliance forms and all other documentation in both paper form at the store and electronic in Corrigo and Refrigerant tracking System, based on the specific task.
• Monitor preventive maintenance and construction project work done by outside contractors and notifies Area Refrigeration Manager of issues or problems with outside contractors.
• Responsible for troubleshooting refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical, and electrical problems, performing repairs, documenting solutions, and recommending further action.
• Maintain a high technical level in troubleshooting and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Manage communications for service calls: Ensure timely responses as required.
• Maintain current license, inspection, permit, and certificate requirements to meet all state and local codes.
• Operate EMS building controls and automation systems: Fine-tune operating parameters, adjust set points and schedules, fully understand and modify building control sequences, and operate the EMS/BMS systems.
• and schedules.
• Fully understand and modify building control sequences and operate the EMS / BMS systems.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks such as ordering materials and writing purchase orders, and data entry for work reports and refrigerant leak reports.
• Perform all duties in a timely, efficient, & professional manner.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe work area in the mechanical room, roof, and service vehicle.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

• Associate discounts

• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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). This is an entry level position with advancement opportunity. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

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