About this role
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.