Refrigeration Technician

OTG; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join their dynamic team at a major airport. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems, ensuring top-notch service for travelers. With a commitment to excellence, the company offers competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare and a 401k match. Ideal candidates will possess technical experience in refrigeration and strong problem-solving skills. Join a team that values innovation and provides opportunities for growth in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Benefits

PTO

Healthcare

401k Match

Qualifications

• 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration or appliance repair.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and upgrade refrigeration systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on equipment.

Skills

Refrigeration Systems Maintenance

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Refrigeration Testing Equipment

Hand Tools

Job description

OTG - Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM

YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY IS NOW BOARDING:

Join OTG as a Refrigeration Technician now and drive a new type of hospitality. Explore career opportunities in a unique hospitality environment with some of the industry's best compensation and benefits, including PTO, Healthcare, and a competitive 401k match.

WHAT IS OTG?

OTG has revolutionized the hospitality industry by pushing the boundaries of excellence. With more than 300 in-terminal dining and retail locations across 10 airports, OTG and its 5,000+ Crewmembers serve millions of travelers each year.

WHY OTG?

By joining our team, you’ll discover endless opportunities to explore, learn and realize your greatest potential in some of the most exciting hospitality environments around. Our people drive our experiences, so we offer our crew members some of the best compensation and benefits in the industry.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary:

Refrigeration technicians are responsible for delivering the OTG guest experience by ensuring OTG refrigeration and kitchen equipment is in good repair.An OTG Refrigeration Tech helps uphold the image of a facility by performing refrigeration maintenance tasks, including repairs, preventative maintenance, and checklists.

Responsibilities

• Repair and Upgrade Refrigeration Systems
• Diagnose problems and make repairs to existing equipment. Troubleshooting methods, replace parts and run tests to ensure the systems is working properly following repairs. Upgrade systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards.
• Performing preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems. This entails following a checklist of parts and operations that need to be tested during a routine inspection of existing equipment, such as compressors, condensers, electrical connections, and motor operations.
• Answer emergency calls on equipment repair issues, as well as to after work hour calls.
• Perform other duties the supervisor may assign.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of technical experience with refrigeration, appliance repair or kitchen equipment maintenance
• Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. Communication and basic computer skills are also essential
• Understanding the operations of commercial refrigeration systems
• Diagnosing malfunctions and defects in equipment
• Reading blueprints and electrical and electronic schematics
• Grasping electrical and plumbing concepts
• Operating tools, gauges, and other testing equipment for refrigeration
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to frequently kneel, bend, squat, push, pull, reach, and occasionally lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work with moving mechanical parts, pressurized equipment, open flames, heated surfaces, liquids, and risk of electrical shock in damp, humid, or freezing conditions.
• Ability to work on ladders.
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness and ability to be involved with the emergency on-call that includes nights and weekends
• Availability for overnight shifts as needed

Salary Range: $25 - $40 per hour

OTG Concessions Management, LLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

OTG - Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ, Newark, New Jersey, United States of America