BOILER & REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

JBS Foods; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Grand Island, NE seeks a Boiler & Refrigeration Technician to operate, maintain, and repair major plant utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boilers. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety and food-safety policy adherence.

You will support daily maintenance operations and complete work orders, following safety protocols like LOTO and fall protection. HVAC license is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• HVAC license preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow supervisor direction and complete tasks independently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment safely and effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with safety, food safety, and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, compressed air systems, and facility utilities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on valve stations, piping, and elevated system components using ladders, stairs, and platforms.
• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, boiler, compressed air, and hot/cold water systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Complete all assigned work orders—scheduled and unscheduled—in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in daily maintenance department operations, supporting all plant maintenance areas as needed.
• Document maintenance activities according to safety, food safety, and company policy requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, hot work, and other required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

Boiler & Refrigeration Technician

Description

The Boiler & Refrigeration Technician is responsible for safely operating, maintaining, and repairing all major plant utility systems, including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, wastewater, hot/cold water, and related mechanical infrastructure. This role ensures equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, timely troubleshooting, and adherence to all safety, food‑safety, and company policies. The technician supports daily maintenance operations and performs both scheduled and unscheduled tasks as directed by leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, compressed air systems, and facility utilities.


• Conduct preventive maintenance on valve stations, piping, and elevated system components using ladders, stairs, and platforms.


• Monitor and maintain refrigeration, boiler, compressed air, and hot/cold water systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.


• Complete all assigned work orders—scheduled and unscheduled—in a timely and accurate manner.


• Assist in daily maintenance department operations, supporting all plant maintenance areas as needed.


• Document maintenance activities according to safety, food safety, and company policy requirements.


• Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, fall protection, hot work, and other required training.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Functional Requirements

• HVAC license preferred but not required.


• Ability to follow supervisor direction and complete tasks independently.


• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment safely and effectively.


• Commitment to maintaining compliance with safety, food safety, and company procedures.

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY