Refrigeration Specialist

If you're friendly and dependable and you like to work with terrific guests, we'd love to talk about an opportunity on our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing employee-owned grocery retailer located in the Midwest. Our grocery store formats include Coborn's, Cash Wise, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, and Sullivan's Foods and we offer unique online grocery home delivery services through our CobornsDelivers and Cash Wise Delivers locations.

Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor and Captain Jack's brands. Additionally, our fuel and convenience division, pharmacy, in-house grocery warehouse and distribution center, in-house Central Bakery, in-house Fresh Foods Commissary, and Tops Cleaners are significant assets to our operations. We also have a handful of other retail entities in the markets where the fit is right: Little Dukes, Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Bros Coffee, and Erbert and Gerbert's.

Are you looking for a new "Cool" career in HVAC/Refrigeration? Join the Coborn's team as a Refrigeration Specialist.
As a Coborn's Refrigeration Specialist, you will install, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. To be successful, you will need to have a solid understanding of refrigeration principles, be experienced with diagnostic tools, and ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely. This role is critical in guaranteeing climate-controlled environments for food, pharmaceuticals, and other perishable goods.

• Install, inspect, and maintain refrigeration systems including coolers, cases, freezers, HVAC units, and ice machines; ensuring all work complies with local, state, and federal codes and safety regulations.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in refrigeration units using tools and technical manuals.
• Repair or replace defective components such as compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, and thermostats.
• Perform routine maintenance and system tune-ups to prevent breakdowns and ensure energy efficiency. Preventative maintenance is minimally conducted semi-annual within the designated time frame per the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Monitor and maintain refrigerant levels, including handling and proper disposal of refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance, service calls, and repairs in maintenance tracking systems.
• Responding to refrigeration alarm calls and perform system repairs and adjustments as necessary, this may include some after hours and/or on weekends.
• Communicate effectively with external and internal teams to explain repairs and maintenance procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical certification in refrigeration, HVAC, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of six months or more of related experience in commercial refrigeration, preferably in a grocery or retail environment.

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES

Job Skills

• Experience working with hand tools and small power tools.
• Welding experience preferred.

Computer Skills

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and email systems.
• Experience with online, web or app based work order systems.
• Working knowledge of asset management systems preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Possess a current state driver's license and valid insurance with the ability to travel to business locations as needed.
• EPA Level 2 Certification.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our remarkable employees strive to inspire happiness, healthy living and simplicity one guest at a time. With a vibrant and fun work environment, ongoing opportunities for career growth, and generous benefit packages, Coborn's offers a bright future for all employee owners.

We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees including:

• A 10% Employee Discount (for the employee and their immediate household) and if you work at a location with a coffee shop, you'll receive a discount there too!
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & 1 - time for hours worked on a company-recognized Holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay - An extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members live a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year.
• Tools, resources and opportunities for Career Growth & Development
• 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned. Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as Vision, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances

If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

As a member of our team, you can also expect:

• Flexible scheduling - We understand that many of our employees are trying to juggle school, practice, family time, errands and personal hobbies, all with only about 16 hours of awake time in a day.
• Recognition - We celebrate a culture of recognition, encouraging employees to recognize and thank one another for remarkable behavior. We even have an app for that!
• Growth Opportunities - We're always looking for motivated, high-potential employees who want to be part of our next generation of leaders! There are opportunities to grow within our company to positions you may not yet even know exist. Coborn's, Inc. offers a variety of development programs for employees who want to grow their careers with us.

Our culture celebrates employee ideas and encourages creative innovations. We're growing, learning, and overflowing with energy. In a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. We invite you to join us in carrying out our vision to "Be Remarkable!" Apply today!

Starting pay is determined based on several factors, which can include the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, education, and geographic area.

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