Refrigeration Technician, Overnight, Industrial Maintenance - Orlando

About the role

The Refrigeration Technician plays a crucial role in maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems in Publix's warehouses and manufacturing facilities. The position involves 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
• 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
• Handle or train entry-level refrigeration technicians
• Respond to unplanned breakdowns with urgency

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 acceptance
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• Experience using hand tools
• Ability to supply and maintain hand tools
• Excellent work habits in line with GMP’s
• Compliance with OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations
• Knowledge of proper handling and recycling instructions for refrigerants
• Safe replacement of mechanical and electrical components
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings
• Generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
• Safe work habits
• Interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• 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
• Ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• Experience using hand tools
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems including ammonia or Freon
• Experience in electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems
• Experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• Experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• Experience in refrigeration including maintaining and troubleshooting systems
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation
• Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers
• Hazmat Certification
• Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• 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 at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year End Bonus

Schedule

Shifts are available based on the needs of the business. Positions are contingent upon qualifications and work experience.

Pay

Compensation details are confidential and will be shared during the interview process.