Refrigeration Specialist - Recent Graduate

*Recent graduates encouraged to apply as we have a great leadership team able and willing to coach and mentor!

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.

Additional Duties Include:

• 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.

Job Skills

• Experience working with hand tools and small power tools.

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 are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

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

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• 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 & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living 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
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and 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!
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• 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!

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

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. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.