Refrigeration Technician I
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What You'll Do
You will perform refrigeration operations and preventative maintenance throughout the warehouse to support operational objectives. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical and electrical systems as needed, as well as providing general maintenance support to ensure equipment reliability and safety. Flexible shifts and on-call work may be required.
Essential Functions
Operate and perform repairs and adjustments on refrigeration systems.
Monitor system performance and identify operational issues.
Conduct routine maintenance on warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
Troubleshoot equipment and recommend corrective actions.
Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using appropriate instruments.
Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and ensure proper use.
Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and uphold housekeeping standards in the work area.
Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.
What Experience and Education You Need
Minimum 2 years of refrigeration or maintenance experience required.
High school diploma or GED required.
HVAC/R certification or technical degree required if experience is not met.
Successful completion of assigned industrial refrigeration or mechanical-electrical courses required.
HAZMAT training and certification required.
What Could Set You Apart
Experience working in a cold storage environment.
Experience using testing equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose refrigeration equipment at the component level.
Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Technical certification or degree preferred.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Adaptability to flexible shifts including on-call assignments.
Physical Requirements
- Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
- Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
- Able to work in confined areas.
- Able to climb ladders and stairs.
- Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
- Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
- Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
- Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
- Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
- Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
- Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.
- Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
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