Facility Maintenance Technician II

About the role

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Performs all repairs and adjustments of doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on roofing systems.
• Performs routine maintenance on office and break room HVAC systems.
• Inspects other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Fulfills attendance policy, showing up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
• Answers security alarm calls as needed.
• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Performs routine maintenance on external equipment and grounds to include snow removal, painting, paving repairs, etc.
• Works flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Proficient in the troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, and carpentry.
• 2+ years of industrial and/or facilities maintenance experience.
• OR equivalent technical or vocational certification in lieu of experience.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment.
• Vocational/technical certification and/or training.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Physical Requirements

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses.
• Able to work nights and weekends.
• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

• Medical/dental/vision insurance.
• STD/LTD coverage.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• FSA.
• Life insurance.
• EAP.
• Paid time off.