Maintenance Tech III: Electrical & Refrigeration (Day)

United States Cold Storage, Inc.; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Life insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems in a cold‑storage facility. You will troubleshoot complex issues, read diagrams, perform welding, and maintain equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of refrigeration experience, journeyman‑level electrical skills, and HazMat readiness. You will work in a fast‑paced environment with safety as a top priority and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Tech school graduate in a relevant field preferred.
• Must work towards achieving a CARO certification if not completed already.
• 3-5 years of refrigeration experience strongly preferred.
• Highly skilled in building and equipment maintenance as well as troubleshooting.
• Proficient electrical and welding knowledge.
• HAZMAT trained.
• Skilled in all aspects of refrigeration.
• Understanding of electrical ladder diagrams.
• Working independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum equipment uptime and reliability through troubleshooting and timely repair.
• Maintain professionalism and collaborate with facility leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Diagnose and correct deviations in systems with corrective plans.
• Understand control system maintenance needs.
• Complete all Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 tasks and paperwork.
• Perform maintenance tasks including electrical work, welding, and general upkeep.
• Independently diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration issues using root cause analysis.
• Maintain powered industrial trucks per safety and manufacturer standards.
• Read schematics and test components to diagnose and improve equipment performance.
• Execute welding, cutting, and metal fabrication for modifications and repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems in compliance with regulations.
• Assist in execution of Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Oversee facility maintenance like dock equipment and plumbing to high standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Understand PFD, P&ID, and safety documentation.
• Complete HazMat responder training and ongoing coursework.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification programs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Read schematics

LOTO

Welding

Industrial refrigeration

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tech school graduate

CARO certification

Tools

Lockout/Tagout tools

Welding equipment

Refrigeration maintenance tools

Job description

United States Cold Storage, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems in a cold‑storage facility. You will troubleshoot complex issues, read diagrams, perform welding, and maintain equipment to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of refrigeration experience, journeyman‑level electrical skills, and HazMat readiness. You will work in a fast‑paced environment with safety as a top priority and participate in ongoing