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:
Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Since 1939, growth and change have been the two constants at Schnucks. As our customers change, we change to meet their needs. As the neighborhoods we serve grow, we grow with them.
Schnucks is a progressive, family-owned supermarket retailer with more than 100 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Our corporate headquarters are located in St. Louis, Missouri. We pride ourselves on service excellence and putting our customers first. Being friendly and courteous to all customers is our primary responsibility. We've been serving customers for 85 years, growing from a single small confectionery to one of the leading regional supermarket chains.
