Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Florida's Natural Growers; Umatilla (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay & Shift Differentials

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Florida’s Natural Growers is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems and boiler equipment within our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has ammonia refrigeration experience, safety regulatory knowledge, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, ensuring compliance with EPA and safety standards, and supporting production with reliable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required; technical trade or HVACR/boiler license preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems in manufacturing; trainee role requires 1 year of machine operation experience or HVAC certification.
• RETA certification (CARO/CIRO) and Boiler Operator License preferred; CIRO/CARO within 18 months as a condition of employment.
• Must pass Basic Skills Assessments and be able to respond to ammonia releases.
• Must participate in Refrigeration ERT and wear PPE including SCBA and Level A suit when needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration equipment within the facility.
• Diagnose system malfunctions and perform corrective maintenance.
• Operate and maintain ammonia and refrigeration systems per EPA and facility regulations.
• Monitor refrigerant usage and log activities to ensure environmental compliance.
• Support production operations by maintaining consistent refrigeration performance and temperature control.
• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair steam boilers, feedwater systems, and related equipment.
• Conduct boiler water testing and chemical treatment; perform regular boiler blowdowns.
• Troubleshoot boiler issues including burner, pump, and control malfunctions.
• Maintain logs and comply with GMP, HACCP, OSHA, PSM, and other safety procedures.
• Respond to alarms and participate in on-call rotations; collaborate with production, QA, and engineering teams.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Boiler systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety regulations

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Rapid issue response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school or HVACR/boiler license

RETA certification (CARO/CIRO)

Boiler Operator License

CIRO certification within 18 months

CARO certification within 18 months

HAZWOPER certification

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

Job description

Florida’s Natural Growers is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems and boiler equipment within our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has ammonia refrigeration experience, safety regulatory knowledge, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, ensuring compliance with EPA and safety standards, and supporting production with reliable