Refrigeration Technician I

Refrigeration Technician 1

Primary Responsibility:

Under general supervision, performing refrigeration operations and preventative maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse.

Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objective are met.

Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical and electrical systems as needed.

What You'll Do:


* Operates and performs repair(s) and adjustment(s) of refrigeration system.

Monitor system performance and determine when system is not operating correctly.


* Performs routine maintenance on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.


* Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.


* Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as multi-meters.


* Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.


* Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.


* Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.


* Keeps work area 6S'd (clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.


* Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call.


* Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required.

What Experience and Education You Need:


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


* 2 years combined Refrigeration and/or Maintenance experience

OR


* Specific HVAC/R certification and/or technical Degree


* Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and/or mechanical-electrical courses.


* Required to train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.


* Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.).

What Could Set You Apart:


* Experience working in a Cold Storage environment


* Experience using testing equipment


* Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on refrigeration equipment.


* Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)


* Technical certification or degree

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 ammoni...