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JR HVAC AND REFRIGERATION TECH (D2)

Store:   Santa Clarita – Headquarters Map

Wage: $26.28 - $29.52

Type: full-time

Description

Title: Jr. Refrigeration and HVAC Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Facility Construction Project Director

Position Overview

The Jr. Refrigeration and HVAC Technician supports the maintenance and repair of commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems across company facilities. This entry-level role involves assisting Senior Technicians, conducting routine inspections and preventive maintenance, learning system diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. Ideal for those developing their trade skills, this position offers hands-on experience with opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Refrigeration/HVAC Technicians with system repairs, diagnostics, and installations.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks (e.g., filter changes, coil cleaning, lubrication).
  • Support troubleshooting of basic refrigeration and HVAC issues under supervision.
  • Respond to service calls in a timely and professional manner, including participation in on-call rotations after training.
  • Document maintenance work, parts used, and basic diagnostic results.
  • Help maintain cleanliness, inventory, and organization of company tools, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Learn and follow safety protocols, including proper handling of refrigerants and hazardous materials.
  • Communicate with store personnel and team members to coordinate service and minimize disruption.
  • Assist in equipment inspections and reporting conditions that may require senior-level attention or repair.
  • Support proper documentation for regulatory and compliance purposes (e.g., leak logs, EPA reporting).
  • Help deliver equipment and materials to job sites or store locations as needed.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Basic understanding of refrigeration and HVAC systems.
  • Willingness and ability to learn technical skills and procedures.
  • Familiarity with tools, gauges, meters, and common service equipment.
  • Good problem-solving and observational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
  • Basic electrical knowledge is a plus.
  • Effective communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
  • Must be safety-conscious and follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Required Education and Experience

  • 6 months to 2 years of related experience (trade school, apprenticeship, or on-the-job experience preferred).
  • HVAC or Refrigeration certification (EPA 608 Certification) is preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, early mornings, or nights as needed.

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to work in hot, cold, and outdoor environments.
  • Capable of frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders.
  • Comfortable working near or with hazardous chemicals and moving machinery.
  • Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks or demands simultaneously.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Flexibility is required to meet business needs, including possible on-call, weekend, holiday, and after-hours work.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be assigned other duties reasonably related to the position or company objectives. All employees are expected to support the company’s commitment to safety, compliance, and high performance.

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Privacy Notice (CCPA)

VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS

NOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS (1/1/2023)

California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”)/California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”)

This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Protection Act (“CCPA”)/California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), how Vallarta Supermarkets, and related entities, (the Company), may collect your information in relation to your application for potential employment with the Company.

  1. Personal Information

For purposes of this notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular California resident or household, or as otherwise defined under the CCPA/CPRA, including consumers, employees, and job applicants.

“Personal Information” does not include certain information, including publicly available information lawfully made available from government records, deidentified or aggregate information, or other information excepted under the CCPA/CPRA.

  1. Information We Collect about Applicants

We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with the Company. The following provides the categories of Personal Information we may collect about applicants as part of the application process, and/or our employees if ultimately hired.

  1. Personal Identifiers. We may collect your name, driver’s license or state identification card number, passport number or other government identification number (including U.S. work authorization number), Social Security information, residence/postal address, email address(es), phone number(s), and other contact information during the application and recruitment process. We may collect your emergency contact information as well. If you are hired, we may collect additional personal identifiers about you to facilitate the employment relationship.
  1. Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status.
  1. Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired, and required as part of the hiring/employment process.
  1. Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with the Company, we may collect information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and credit history as part of our employment background check. We also collect information regarding your professional and employment history and other qualifications you provide in your employment application, including references, skills/abilities, employment goals and expectations, and other related information (if you choose to provide them).
  1. Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application.
  1. Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our worksite(s) as part of the application process, we may need to take your temperature or other similar information as part of our health protection policies. However, this information is not retained, and will only be obtained if required by law.
  1. Additional Information.  We may gather information about your potential employment with the Company, such as the company location/facility to which you are assigned, position and description of duties, fulltime and part-time status, pay rate, as well as descriptions about your job performance and skills. 
  1. Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information

We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s):

  1. To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us.
  2. To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable).
  3. If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration
  4. For security purposes.
  5. To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage.
  6. To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  7. To manage workers’ compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations.
  1. Third-Party Collection of Personal Information

The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Alliance Background, to facilitate the application process for applicants. In this process, these third parties may collect an applicant’s personal information and provide it to us for employment decisions.

  1. Additional CCPA/CPRA Disclosures

At this time, the CCPA/CPRA does not afford applicants or employees the right to make requests regarding their Personal Information as it relates to the application and/or employment relationship. This does not affect other rights you may have under other laws.

Further, nothing in this notice restricts the Company’s rights or ability to:

  1. Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  2. Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities.
  3. Exercise its legal rights and defend claims.
  4. Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation.
  5. Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents.
  6. Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or
  7. Provide information to our service providers in relation to the above listed purposes, or transfer information as part of a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of some or all of our business to another party.