Refrigeration Hardware Technician 1 - Lee County

Publix; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Publix is seeking a Refrigeration Hardware Technician 1 to support retail refrigeration operations in Lee County, FL. This role involves preventive maintenance, evaluating service requests, and ensuring cleanliness of hardware components. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and be prepared for flexible working hours.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Qualifications

• 1 year in skilled trades or 2 years in Publix Retail/Operations.
• Must be 20 years old with a valid driver license.
• HVAC School coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, maintain, and clean refrigeration hardware components.
• Respond to work requests from retail operations.
• Maintain accurate parts inventory.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to lift/lower/climb ladders

Willingness to work flexible hours

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

**31573BR**

**Position Title:**

Refrigeration Hardware Technician 1 - Lee County

**Department:**

Facilities

**Location:**

Lakeland, FL

**Description:**

We are seeking a Refrigeration Hardware Technician 1 to join our Facilities Refrigeration team! The Refrigeration Hardware Technician 1 supports retail refrigeration operations by performing refrigeration hardware preventive maintenance and executing daily refrigeration hardware service requests for retail stores. Apply today to be a part of the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., Publix Super Markets!

Primary responsibilities include:

+ evaluating, maintaining, and cleaning refrigeration hardware components (i.e., doors, hardware, fixtures)

+ responding to work requests from retail operations to evaluate and repair refrigeration hardware components (i.e., doors, hardware, fixtures)

+ performing housekeeping duties such as maintaining accurate parts inventory

**Req ID:**

31573BR

**Hours of Work:**

40 weekly - schedule varies

**Facility:**

Lak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001

**State:**

Florida

**Frequency of Pay:**

Weekly

**Travel Frequency:**

Frequently

**Minimum Base Pay:**

19.65

**Additional Information:**

This position will cover Lee County, FL. Candidates must live in Lee County or Charlotte County.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.

**Address:**

1936 George Jenkins Blvd

**City:**

Lakeland

**Year End Bonus:**

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

**Maximum Base Pay:**

27.10

**Required Qualifications:**

+ High School diploma or its equivalent

+ 1 year working in skilled trades service or construction disciplines OR 2 years in Publix Retail or Operations experience

+ must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver license

+ ability to lift/lower/climb ladders/walk on roofs

+ basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

+ willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, on call rotations and travel with overnight stays

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Some HVAC School/trade school coursework

**Potential Annual Base Pay:**

40,872- 56,368

**Zip Code:**

33815-3760

**Benefits Information:**

+ Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost

+ An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan

+ Group health, dental and vision plans

+ Paid Time Off

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Short- and long-term disability insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

+ Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com) (https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/)