Summary description:
This 26-week structured rotational fellowship gives transitioning service members hands-on, mentor-led experience across three Hillphoenix departments — Service, Construction, and Warehouse/Parts. Rather than training in a single function, you will rotate through all three to gain a well-rounded view of our operations while Hillphoenix evaluates your skills, work ethic, and best-fit placement for long-term employment.The program is structured around six progressive phases, moving from orientation through three departmental rotations to focused specialization and a final readiness assessment. A dedicated mentor will guide you throughout, with bi-weekly check-ins along the way.This is structured training with the intent to hire — not temporary or unsupervised labor. Each phase is mentor-led, hands-on, and designed to prepare you for a meaningful civilian career. Upon successful completion of the fellowship and military separation, high-performing fellows may be considered for full-time employment in their identified strength area.
Job description:
Cross-Functional Operations FellowDOW SkillBridge Fellowship · 6-Month Rotational ProgramHillphoenix, Inc. · The AMS Group · A Dover Food Retail CompanyProgram Length: 26 Weeks (Up to 180 Days) · DOD SkillBridge Rotational Fellowship · Service · Construction · Warehouse · Phoenix, AZAbout the ProgramThe Department of War SkillBridge program allows transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through industry-specific training, apprenticeships, and internships during the last 180 days of active service. Hillphoenix, Inc. is proud to partner with SkillBridge to support service members entering the civilian workforce.Participants remain on active duty and continue to receive their military compensation and benefits throughout the fellowship. There is no cost to the service member or to the employer.What the Role InvolvesThis 26-week structured rotational fellowship gives transitioning service members hands-on, mentor-led experience across three Hillphoenix departments — Service, Construction, and Warehouse/Parts. Rather than training in a single function, you will rotate through all three to gain a well-rounded view of our operations while Hillphoenix evaluates your skills, work ethic, and best-fit placement for long-term employment.The program is structured around six progressive phases, moving from orientation through three departmental rotations to focused specialization and a final readiness assessment. A dedicated mentor will guide you throughout, with bi-weekly check-ins along the way.This is structured training with the intent to hire — not temporary or unsupervised labor. Each phase is mentor-led, hands-on, and designed to prepare you for a meaningful civilian career. Upon successful completion of the fellowship and military separation, high-performing fellows may be considered for full-time employment in their identified strength area.What You'll DoOver the 26-week program, you will progress through six structured phases:Phase 1 – Onboarding & Orientation (Week 1)• Hillphoenix, AMS Group, and Dover Food Retail company overview• Tour of Phoenix office and operational facilities• Department lead introductions across Service, Construction, and Warehouse• HR onboarding, system access, and OSHA 10 certification kickoff• Safety protocols: PPE, lockout/tagout, hazard identification• Introduction to commercial refrigeration systemsPhase 2 – Service Rotation (Weeks 2–7)• Ride-alongs with Senior Technicians and the Service Manager• Refrigeration training fundamentals and system diagnostics• Apprentice training on preventive maintenance and service calls• On-site service call handling under direct supervision• Case training, bunker training, and field executionPhase 3 – Construction Rotation (Weeks 8–15)• Construction safety, OSHA 10 completion, and tool familiarization• Trade-skills sampler: Apprentice Electrician, Apprentice Pipefitter, EMS Technician• Refrigeration system integration: components, installation, leak testing• CO2 and natural refrigerant safety protocols• EMS hardware installation, sensor placement, controller programming• Hands-on project work with active install teamsPhase 4 – Warehouse / Parts Rotation (Weeks 16–23)• Zendesk and Vista ERP fundamentals — navigation, permissions, ticketing• Creating and managing Material Sales Quotes (MS Quotes)• Pricing structures, margin targets, freight education• Customer Purchase Orders: confirmation, ship-to verification, tax compliance• Intercompany operations across Rack, Case, Anthony, and Specialty divisions• Invoice approval workflow, quote management, and data integrityPhase 5 – Specialization & Deep Dive (Weeks 24–25)Based on rotation evaluations and your preference, you will spend a focused period in your identified strength area:• Project ownership with mentor oversight• Deeper hands-on execution in your best-fit area• Skill-building toward full-time role placement• Continued cross-functional collaborationPhase 6 – Transition & Readiness Assessment (Week 26)• Final competency assessment across all three rotation areas• Formal performance review with department leads• Development plan for continued growth• Discussion of full-time role placement (if applicable)• Resume building, interview preparation, and career coaching• SkillBridge program close-out and transition supportWhat You'll BringEligibility• Active-duty U.S. military service member within the final 180 days of service• Approval from your unit or command to participate in the DOD SkillBridge program• Commitment to the full 26-week (6-month) program durationSkills & Attributes• Adaptable, curious, and willing to learn across multiple disciplines• Comfort with both hands-on technical work and computer-based business systems• Strong work ethic and ability to take direction across multiple supervisors and rotations• Mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude (helpful — not required)• Effective communication for customer-facing and internal team interactions• Professional demeanor and accountability in cross-functional environmentsPreferred Military Background• MOS, AFSC, or rating with exposure to HVAC/R, refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, logistics, supply, maintenance, or related technical fields• Examples: Army 12R/91L/92A/92Y; Navy HT/EM/UT/LS; Air Force 3E1X1/2A6X1/2S0X1; Marine 1141/1142/3043; Coast Guard MK/SK• Experience with structured technical processes, accountability-based systems, and chain-of-custody documentationWhat We Provide• A structured 26-week rotational fellowship with clearly defined competencies at each phase• A dedicated mentor and bi-weekly check-ins throughout the program• OSHA 10 certification (if not previously obtained)• Hands-on, real-work experience — not a shadowing or observation program• Exposure to leadership across Service, Construction, Warehouse, Sales, HR, and Finance• Competency validation and a personalized development plan for continued growth• Pathway to full-time employment upon successful completion of the fellowship and military separation
We are looking to train and fill out open positions within our construction and service departments. Commercial Refrigeration is a very niche industry with competitive pay.
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Marked DIB in the DoW directory
DoW marked this opportunity as part of the Defense Industrial Base when Career PCS last checked the mission field on Oct 11, 2026. This directory mark does not guarantee participant eligibility, command authorization, or a job offer.
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