Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia)

About the role

Dessert Holdings is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) to support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response for refrigeration systems in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on the safe operation and maintenance of ammonia (NH3) refrigeration equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety, food, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on industrial refrigeration equipment, including ammonia (NH3) and related systems
• Receive, initiate, and complete preventive maintenance and scheduled work orders
• Respond to refrigeration alarms, system issues, and emergency maintenance situations
• Perform ammonia system pump-downs and system isolation when required
• Coordinate outside contractors in accordance with safety and plant procedures
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and related equipment
• Understand and comply with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and plant safety procedures
• Maintain accurate maintenance and work order documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Manufacturing environment with temperatures ranging from -20F to 120F. Ability to lift and/or carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, crawl, and work in confined spaces. Ability to respond quickly and move efficiently in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems is required
• Refrigeration schooling with 1+ year of related experience, OR 3+ years of relevant refrigeration experience without formal schooling
• Welding and/or brazing experience
• Electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals
• Basic mathematical skills
• Willingness to work overtime or extended hours as required

Preferred Certifications

• Process Safety Management (PSM) training or certification a plus
• EPA Type II Certification preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements

Ability to pass a drug test, background check, fit test, and pulmonary function test. Willingness to complete confined space and safety training as required.

Pay and Schedule

Pay Range: $25 - $35 per hour. Job Type: Full-time. Work Location: In person, 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm).

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.