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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine general maintenance and repairs throughout the warehouse including doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, roofing, and HVAC systems.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards, maintain preventive maintenance records, and respond to security alarm calls as needed.
• Conduct maintenance on external equipment and grounds and may work flexible shifts including on-call assignments.

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.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, and carpentry.
• Skilled in maintenance and repair of doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, roofing systems, HVAC systems, and batteries.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Vocational or technical certification and/or training preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Adaptability to changing work environments.
• Collaboration with team members.
• General knowledge of equipment used in maintenance trades.

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.

Benefits

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. U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD