Refrigeration Technician, ON, Industrial Maintenance - Lakeland

About the role

The Refrigeration Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems in Publix's refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities. This position involves conducting preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing various mechanical and electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate Industrial Refrigeration systems
• Conduct daily rounds to observe and record temperatures and humidity levels, and make minor adjustments
• Repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems, including compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems
• Train and supervise entry-level refrigeration technicians
• Participate in improvement activities to enhance processes and minimize downtime
• Perform general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine room floors
• Handle or train entry-level refrigeration technicians in day-to-day operations, inspections, repairs, and adherence to regulations
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns with urgency
• Generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
• Work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively and respond to instructions
• Work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to obtain EPA Section 608 certification within one year of start date
• Medical clearance to wear respiratory protection within two weeks of start date
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle on start date
• Experience using hand tools
• Ability to supply and maintain hand tools for daily duties
• Excellent work habits in line with GMP’s
• Compliance with OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• Knowledge of process instrumentation
• Working knowledge of PLC controllers
• Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain EPA Section 608 certification within one year of start date
• Medical clearance to wear respiratory protection within two weeks of start date
• Valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle on start date
• Experience in glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems
• Experience in electrical systems including single and three-phase motor systems, power distribution, and low-voltage controls
• Experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• Experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• Experience in refrigeration including ammonia or Freon systems
• Working knowledge of refrigeration engineers technician association (RETA) certification
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings
• Ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
• Ability to demonstrate safe work habits
• Ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Basic math skills
• Self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision
• Willingness to assist other team members in other areas

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year End Bonus