Refrigeration Mechanic Trainee - Rochester Division
Compensation
The Role
**EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500!**
At Wegmans, our Maintenance Mechanic team ensures that our stores, facilities, and equipment are professionally maintained, helping to provide our customers with the freshest best tasting products, and our employees with a safe and productive work environment. This team is empowered to solve complex problems daily and continually learn and develop new skills, while working for a growing and dynamic company with endless opportunities for advancement. In this role, you will develop the skills to become a Refrigeration or Food Production Mechanic, and perform repairs, preventative maintenance and equipment record maintenance.
What will I do?
- Acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to effectively assist Mechanics with repairs on food production, refrigeration and HVAC equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance on food production, refrigeration and HVAC equipment, and all other associated skilled tasks such as replacement of components within the equipment being repaired
- Work effectively with a team, assisting other personnel as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers; learn best practices for repair work and assess downtime to minimize customer impact
- Create and maintain maintenance records on all equipment serviced
- Deliver incredible service to both internal and external customers, and maintain Wegmans high standards of quality and food and human safety procedures
Qualifications:
- Experience with repair work related to HVAC/R or Food Production equipment, including basic knowledge of refrigeration, electricity, gas fired equipment and/or hydraulics
- Strong mechanical, electrical, troubleshooting, and problem solving aptitude
- Knowledge of appropriate safety procedures
- Computer skills
- Long term career interests within the Wegmans Maintenance organization
- Apprenticeship or specialized training is preferred
- EPA Universal Certification is preferred
- Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints is preferred
At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits\*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
- *Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.*
Schedule
Full time
Availability
Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends).
Age Requirement
18 years or older
Location
Rochester, NY
Address
1885 Chili Ave
Starting Pay
$24 - $31 / hour
Job Posting
11/09/2026
Job ID
R0302509
Company
Wegmans Food Markets
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off
- Overtime opportunities
- Training & certification support