Refrigeration Technician II

About the role

Under general supervision, you will work independently to perform routine maintenance, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse, ensuring equipment operates correctly and safely. This includes monitoring system performance, replacing components, conducting tests and calibrations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate preventive maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse.
• Monitor system performance and determine when systems are not operating correctly.
• Replace refrigeration system components following safe lockout/tagout procedures and program standards.
• Conduct basic pump‑out and evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement or repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Test, calibrate, and evaluate equipment performance; inspect completed work for compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Inspect completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and ensure work areas are clean and organized.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on‑call availability.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience OR minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience plus relevant industry certification (e.g., RETA, Garden City, or EPA Universal).
• Successful completion of assigned industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair differing control systems, including ALTA and Allen Bradley.
• Required to complete HAZMAT training and maintain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a cold‑storage environment.
• Ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience.
• CARO and CIRO certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on all refrigeration equipment.
• Ability to share knowledge and train less‑experienced technicians.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to tolerate inside controlled temperatures of –45 °F (–43 °C) and outside ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to work at heights in excess of 30 ft (9 m) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Ability to work in confined areas and climb ladders and stairs.
• Frequent standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lb (23 kg) frequently.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and depth perception (contacts prohibited when working with ammonia).
• Depending on the specific role, ability to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Frequent stepping up/on or down/off to mount and dismount material‑handling equipment.
• Fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off (subject to position and collective bargaining agreement).