Maintenance Technician

Vertical Cold Storage Llc; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k match

PTO

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in Dothan, AL. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, refrigeration systems, and related equipment within a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of warehouse maintenance experience, OSHA knowledge, and RETA/ETA refrigeration certifications; a high school diploma is required. The position offers competitive wage and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse/distribution maintenance.
• Safety and OSHA knowledge is desired.
• ETA Certification in Industrial Refrigeration Course One is required.
• Successful recertification every three years of RETA Industrial Refrigeration Course One is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and equipment by performing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production machines; follow manuals and specifications; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Locate problem sources by observing devices in operation and using precision testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and power/tools; inspect parts.
• Care for and maintain building, material handling equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Identify maintenance requirements by coordinating with management and personnel.
• Review preventative maintenance reports and inspect machines for conformance with standards.
• Resolve maintenance problems by consulting with Maintenance I/management.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for employees and visitors.
• Collaborate workflow between warehouse, production, office, and admin departments.
• Assist in warehouse management duties as needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Collaboration

Education

ETA Certification in Industrial Refrigeration Course One

RET A Certification Recertification (3 years)

High school diploma

Job description

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Maintenance Technician

Full Time Skilled Dothan, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2006

Are you an experienced maintenance tech or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Maintenance Tech!

Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage), but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO, referral bonus and more.

Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:

We your expertise to be r esponsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoist, cranes, hand tools and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of the building, material handling equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Identify current and future maintenance requirements by establishing rapport with management and personnel.
• Review preventative maintenance reports and statistics; inspect operating machines, equipment, and systems for conformance with operational standards.
• Resolve maintenance problems by conferring with Maintenance I and/or management.
• Protect employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
• Collaborate departmental workflow between warehouse, production, office, and corporate administrative departments.
• Support assigned duties of warehouse management to assist in the business of the facility.

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• 3-5 years’ experience in warehouse/distribution maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in Safety and OSHA desired.
• ETA Certification in Industrial Refrigeration Course One *
• Successful completion of recertification every three (3) years of RETA Industrial Refrigeration Course One.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds frequently
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear

* Vertical Cold Storage will pay for the enrollment into the Refrigeration Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) program and cost of testing. Study and testing will be completed on own time. Failure to pass or complete the course in the defined timeline will result in termination from the position and require the employee to reimburse the company for the cost of the course(s) not completed.