Lead Maintenance Technician, Refrigeration & Equipment

Americold Logistics LLC; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking a maintenance leader to supervise maintenance associates and guide repairs of refrigeration and material handling equipment at our New Jersey facility.

You will oversee troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and contractor activities while promoting safety and continuous improvement across shifts. Strong CMMS skills and PSM compliance are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, or minimum 2 years plus supervisory experience.
• Skilled in industrial refrigeration, material handling equipment, dock doors and levelers, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance.
• Must complete assigned industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses and obtain HAZMAT certification.
• Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance associates to meet department objectives.
• Perform operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems and material handling equipment.
• Monitor system performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot building, refrigeration, and equipment systems to identify root causes.
• Direct and oversee contractor work and inspect for safety and specifications.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and lead continuous improvement across the site.
• Support capability development of facility technicians and communicate across shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Supervisory experience

CMMS

OSHA PSM

Hazmat certification

Refrigeration systems

Electrical

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle CMMS

CMMS

Job description

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking a maintenance leader to supervise maintenance associates and guide repairs of refrigeration and material handling equipment at our New Jersey facility.

You will oversee troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and contractor activities while promoting safety and continuous improvement across shifts. Strong CMMS skills and PSM compliance are essential for success in this role.