Refrigeration Technician 1, Facilities – North Orange

Publix; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Publix as a Refrigeration Technician 1 and support retail refrigeration operations in Orlando, FL. This role involves HVAC repairs and maintenance, utilizing a wide range of refrigerants and Energy Management systems. As a vital part of a leading employee-owned company, you will benefit from competitive pay, stock ownership, and extensive health plans.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Free hot lunches

Holiday bonus

Qualifications

• HVAC or Refrigeration Trade school completion or equivalent experience required.
• 1 year or more in skilled trades or 2 years Publix Retail experience.
• EPA Universal License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and general maintenance using various refrigerants.
• Maintain Energy Management systems and parts inventory.
• Participate in special refrigeration projects for retail facilities.

Skills

HVAC repair

Refrigeration maintenance

Energy Management systems

Education

HVAC or Refrigeration Trade school

Job description

Apply for the Refrigeration Technician 1, Facilities – North Orange job opening. Refrigeration Technician 1, Facilities – North Orange

Location: Orlando, FL
Job ID: 33189BR
Department: Facilities
Working Hours: 40 hours weekly - schedule varies
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: May 27, 2025

We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician 1 to join our Facilities Refrigeration team! The Refrigeration Technician 1 assists the Refrigeration Technician 2 and 3 to support retail refrigeration operations by performing HVAC repair and maintenance, rack refrigeration general maintenance and some routine general refrigeration maintenance 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:

• Performing repairs and general maintenance using many different refrigerant types such as carbon dioxide (CO2), glycol, etc.
• Repairing and general maintenance of Energy Management systems such as Emerson and Danfoss.
• Performing housekeeping duties such as maintaining accurate parts inventory
• Participating in special refrigeration projects for retail facilities and assisting with the implementation of corporate projects

Required Qualifications

• HVAC or Refrigeration Trade school completion or equivalent experience
• 1 year working in skilled trades service or construction disciplines OR 2 years Publix Retail or Operations experience
• EPA Universal License
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to lift/lower/climb ladders/walk on roofs
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule; including nights, weekends, and to travel with overnight stays
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of age to drive a company vehicle
• 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
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

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.

Additional Information

Candidate will need to reside in the following counties: Orange 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.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.