Maintenance Tech: Refrigeration & Facility Ops

United States Cold Storage Inc; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Educational Assistance

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage Inc. in McDonough, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maximize uptime and support refrigeration and facility systems.

You will perform mechanical, electrical, and welding tasks, ensuring safe operations in a cold storage environment. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in PRW/industrial refrigeration, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with forklifts and HVAC basics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; RETA courses preferred.
• 2–5 years in PRW and industrial refrigeration systems (e.g. ammonia).
• Proficient in building and equipment maintenance.
• Moderate electrical, HVAC, welding, or plumbing knowledge.
• Familiar with materials handling equipment and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maximize equipment uptime and support efficient facility operations through proactive maintenance and rapid issue resolution.
• Provide cross-functional support to the maintenance team, stepping in as trained and approved to ensure continuity of operations.
• Perform maintenance and repair on powered industrial trucks in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Apply electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and prevent equipment failures.
• Execute welding, cutting, and metal fabrication to support equipment repairs and facility improvements.
• Conduct routine building maintenance to maintain a clean, safe, and fully functional work environment.
• Monitor and maintain accurate refrigeration logs, ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and adjust chemical levels as needed to maintain proper system performance and safety standards.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including dock equipment, warehouse doors, plumbing systems, and HVAC equipment.
• Participate in emergency response training and support response efforts as required by facility operations.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Electrical knowledge

HVAC familiarity

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

RETA training preferred

Tools

Infor EAM

Industrial refrigeration systems

Troubleshooting tools

Job description

United States Cold Storage Inc. in McDonough, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maximize uptime and support refrigeration and facility systems.

You will perform mechanical, electrical, and welding tasks, ensuring safe operations in a cold storage environment. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in PRW/industrial refrigeration, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with forklifts and HVAC basics.