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Title: Refrigeration Technician Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Refrigeration Supervisor Job Description Position Overview Specializes in performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on HVAC equipment and Refrigerated equipment. Also performs new equipment installs to new locations when they open and replaces exciting units as needed. Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required. Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed. Reviews historical maintenance records to develop proactive inspection, testing and preventive maintenance schedule. Operates company vehicle in a safe manner and follows prescribed routines to service locations in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. General Duties and Responsibilities • Maintain a safe work environment; work in a safe manner following all safety Policies and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required • Maintain critical HVAC and Refrigerated systems in good working conditions • Performs compressor and HVAC system change-outs when needed, i.e., package units & split systems, when required. Lubricates fans, motors, bearings, and control units • Maintain accurate records keeping of equipment and systems to be ARB compliant at all times • Provides the Office Manager with all paperwork for any refrigeration leaks so that they are reported to California Environmental Protection Agency website www.arb.ca.gov/rmp-r3/ • Perform preventive maintenances and maintain critical spare parts inventory for the HVAC and Refrigerated systems • Work independently and make sound judgments regarding work methods and tools. Proactively support the Corporation, Stores, Departments and Personal goals and objectives • Coordinates assigned activities with his coworkers and the store directors, as needed. Assist in the selection and monitor the performance of outside contractors and vendors • Ensure all stores are supported to meet business needs with working equipment, including: Refrigerant i.e., R404A, R507, etc., preventive maintenance, equipment service and safety equipment • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies including FDA, CA FDB, OSHA, DOH, EPA, Fire Department, city audits, Health Department, etc. • Maintain your Technical Training Profile current with no delinquent notices • Ability to work safely in an environment containing hazardous chemicals, high and low temperature liquids, high pressure liquids and gasses, steam, and moving machinery • Able to work after hours and on call as needed; weekend shift support and shutdowns • Receive and deliver vendor delivered supplies to appropriate store for installation • Ability to monitor and respond to emailed and telephone calls that are sent and made the office staff • Able to keep records of his/her Gas card and company credit card and is able to turn in all paperwork into the Office Manager in a timely manner and complete as required by ownership • Maintain a good driving record and a current drivers license at all times • Operates the company vehicle safely and keeps up with the routine maintenance of the vehicle • Maintains the company cellular devise is good working condition and must use it effectively to communicate with the stores, the office staff and the management team • Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed Knowledge and Skills • Refrigerated equipment and HVAC Systems • Equipment Maintenance • Basic Safety • Documentation Skills • Conceptual Skills • Power Tools • Attention to Detail • Dependability • Lifting • Job Knowledge and Productivity Required Education and Experience • Must exhibit a responsible, professional, and positive attitude towards the job • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays • Must have at least 2 years of Refrigeration and HVAC repairs experience • Must be able to work at all Vallarta locations within a reasonable commute of home • Must be able to use electronic communication effectively to answer calls and emails • Must be able to document ability to legally work in the US • Physical Demands • Travel to different locations • Lifting of weights up to 60lbs or more • Usage of power tools • Working under extreme temperature conditions may be required Position Type/Expected Hours of Work • 6 Days a week open as needed

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California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice to Applicants This notice explains to you, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), how Vallarta Supermarkets (“Vallarta,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”) may collect your information in relation to your application for employment and potential employment with us. 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. “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. Information We Collect about Applicants We need you to provide certain information in order for you to complete your application for employment with Vallarta. 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. • 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. • Characteristics of Protected Classifications under California or Federal law. We may collect your age, date of birth, race, ethnicity, sex/gender, and marital status. • Biometric Information. We may collect your fingerprints to facilitate the employment relationship, if you are hired. • Professional or Employment-Related Information. Depending on your role/duties with Vallarta, 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). • Education Information. We collect information regarding your professional and education history to the extent provided in your resume/application. • Thermal or other Health-Related Information. If you apply in-person or come to our store(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. • Inferences. We gather information about your employment history with Vallarta, 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. We may also draw other inferences such as your characteristics, job preferences, personal hobbies, activities, foreign language capabilities, other abilities and the like. Purposes for Collection of Your Personal Information We use the above categories of personal information for the following business purpose(s): • To make recruitment and employment decisions, including assessing your application and qualifications for employment with us. • To conduct and verify background checks (where applicable). • If hired, to facilitate onboarding, payroll, benefit, and leave of absence administration • For security purposes. • To obtain and/or maintain insurance policies and coverage. • To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • To manage workers’ compensation claims and conduct workplace investigations. Third-Party Collection of Personal Information The Company may use third-party vendors, such as Snag-a-Job, 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. Additional CCPA Disclosures At this time, the CCPA 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 Vallarta’s rights or ability to: • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. • Meet any other legal obligation, including complying with lawful inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, court orders, or other requirements of applicable lawful authorities. • Exercise its legal rights and defend claims. • Report potentially unlawful activity to appropriate law enforcement and cooperate in any resulting investigation. • Detect and respond to unauthorized activity and security incidents. • Protect against and report potential illegal activity and/or fraud; or • 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. Contact Us For more information or any questions about this notice , please contact Human Resources, at 818-898-0088.