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

• Under general supervision, you will work independently to perform routine general maintenance and repairs throughout the warehouse including doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, roofing, and HVAC systems.
• Perform repairs and adjustments on doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, and electrical components in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Conduct basic maintenance and repairs on roofing systems, and office and break room HVAC systems.
• Inspect and test operating equipment and safety equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.
• Maintain tools, machinery, batteries, and chargers in good working condition and use equipment as instructed.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Perform routine maintenance on external equipment and grounds including snow removal, painting, and paving repairs.
• Work flexible shifts as required, including on-call assignments, and respond to security alarm calls as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Requirements

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