Industrial Refrigeration Technician II: Cold-Storage Expert

Americold; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a skilled industrial refrigeration technician to perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of refrigeration systems across the warehouse. You will monitor performance, replace components, test alarms, and keep preventive maintenance records, while following lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

This role may require flexible shifts and on-call duties. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in industrial refrigeration maintenance

Qualifications

• Must have experience maintaining industrial refrigeration systems.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair refrigeration control systems (ALTA, Allen Bradley).
• Completion of required industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses.
• Must complete HazMat training and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse.
• Monitor system performance and determine when systems are not operating correctly.
• Replace refrigeration system components following lockout/tagout procedures and program standards.
• Conduct basic pump-out and evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement or repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Test, calibrate, and evaluate equipment performance and inspect completed work for compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Inspect completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and ensure work areas are clean and organized.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration maintenance

Troubleshooting controls

Safety procedures

Lockout/tagout

Education

High school diploma or GED

RETA / Garden City / EPA Universal certifications

Hazmat training

Tools

Oracle CMMS

Job description

Americold in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a skilled industrial refrigeration technician to perform maintenance, repair, and calibration of refrigeration systems across the warehouse. You will monitor performance, replace components, test alarms, and keep preventive maintenance records, while following lockout/tagout and safety procedures.

This role may require flexible shifts and on-call duties. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years in industrial refrigeration maintenance