Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration & Boiler Technician

Florida's Natural Growers; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Be a part of a legacy brand that’sbeen

Job summary

Florida’s Natural Growers in Florida is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems and boiler equipment within our manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have ammonia refrigeration experience, a strong grasp of safety regulations, and the ability to support production through preventative maintenance, rapid response to issues, and compliance with EPA/OSHA/ASME standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical trade school or HVACR/boiler license preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems in a manufacturing environment; trainee role requires 1 year of machine operation experience or HVAC certification.
• RETA certification (CARO/CIRO) and Boiler Operator License preferred; must obtain CIRO within 18 months; entry level must obtain CARO within 18 months.
• Must pass Basic Skills Assessments.
• Must be willing to respond to ammonia releases and participate in release mitigation procedures.
• Must be able to pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities and urgent issues.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration equipment within the facility.
• Position level will be determined by experience, technical proficiency, and demonstrated skillset.
• Diagnose system malfunctions and perform corrective maintenance.
• Operate and maintain ammonia and refrigeration systems per EPA and facility regulations.
• Monitor refrigerant usage and log all activities to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Support production operations by ensuring consistent refrigeration performance and temperature control.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair steam boilers, feedwater systems, and related equipment.
• Conduct boiler water quality testing and chemical treatment to maintain system efficiency.
• Perform regular boiler blowdowns and monitor pressure/temperature controls.
• Troubleshoot boiler issues including burner failures, pump problems, and control malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with state/local boiler codes, OSHA regulations, and ASME standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance logs, inspections, repairs, and parts inventory.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, OSHA, PSM (Process Safety Management), and other regulatory and safety procedures.
• Respond promptly to equipment alarms and participate in on-call support rotations.
• Collaborate with production, QA, and engineering teams to support continuous operation.
• Assist with training other technicians and team members as needed.
• Assist in other departments and perform any other duties assigned.
• Active participation and support of the plant safety program is required.
• Regular attendance required.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance awareness

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school or HVACR license preferred

RETA certification (CARO/CIRO) preferred

Boiler Operator License preferred

CIRO certification within 18 months

CARO certification within 18 months

Tools

HVACR equipment tools

Job description

Florida’s Natural Growers in Florida is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems and boiler equipment within our manufacturing facility.

The ideal candidate will have ammonia refrigeration experience, a strong grasp of safety regulations, and the ability to support production through preventative maintenance, rapid response to issues, and compliance with EPA/OSHA/ASME standards.