Maintenance Technician in Dothan

Energy Jobline ZR; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage in Dothan, AL seeks a Maintenance Tech to install, maintain and repair warehouse equipment, motors, conveyors and refrigeration systems. You will perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 3–5 years in warehouse/distribution maintenance, OSHA knowledge, and RETA Industrial Refrigeration Course One with recertification every three years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA basics is preferred.
• ETA Certification in Industrial Refrigeration Course One required; recertification every 3 years.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and identify root causes.
• Repair or replace defective parts and maintain equipment.
• Ensure a safe, clean work environment and coordinate with site teams.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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 responsible 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.

Vertical Cold Storage is an EOE/M/F/D/V

Drug Free Workplace