Refrigeration/Maintenance Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment on 61st and Center in Omaha, NE seeks a Refrigeration / Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems. This evaluation-hire position operates on the 3rd shift and offers pay up to $28/hour.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, knowledge of compressors, pumps, motors, and refrigeration controls, and the ability to read manuals and schematics. EPA/refrigeration certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems; ammonia experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of compressors, pumps, motors, valves, and refrigeration controls.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Basic welding, electrical, and plumbing skills are a plus.
• EPA or refrigeration certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and controls.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration equipment and facility machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and implement repairs.
• Monitor system pressures, temperatures, and ammonia levels to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain maintenance logs, service reports, and equipment documentation.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Perform general facility maintenance including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Compressors & pumps

Reading drawings/schematics

Welding basics

EPA/refrigeration certification

Job description

Refrigeration / Maintenance Technician

Express Employment on 61st and Center is currently recruiting for a Refrigeration / Maintenance Technician to join a company in Omaha, NE!

Position Details

• Type: Evaluation Hire
• Schedule: 3rd shift
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Pay/Salary: Up to $28/hour

Job Duties

• Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and associated controls.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration equipment and facility machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and implement effective repairs.
• Monitor system performance, pressures, temperatures, and ammonia levels (if applicable) to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service reports, and equipment documentation.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Perform general facility maintenance including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with industrial refrigeration systems (ammonia experience preferred).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of compressors, pumps, motors, valves, and refrigeration controls.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Basic welding, electrical, and plumbing skills are a plus.
• EPA certification or refrigeration certification preferred.