Refrigeration Technician 1, Facilities - North Orange

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

Job summary

Publix is seeking a Refrigeration Technician 1 to join their Facilities Refrigeration team in Orlando, FL. This role involves performing HVAC repairs and maintenance and supporting refrigeration operations across retail stores. Candidates should have HVAC training, effective communication skills, and the ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan

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 at cafeteria facilities

Qualifications

• 1 year working in skilled trades service or construction disciplines OR 2 years Publix Retail/Operations experience.
• EPA Universal License required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and general maintenance of various refrigeration systems.
• Support retail refrigeration operations and assist senior technicians.
• Maintain inventory of parts and participate in special refrigeration projects.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Refrigeration knowledge

Basic Microsoft Word knowledge

Basic Microsoft Excel knowledge

Education

HVAC or Refrigeration Trade school completion

Job description

**33189BR**

**Position Title:**

Refrigeration Technician 1, Facilities - North Orange

**Department:**

Facilities

**Location:**

Orlando, FL

**Description:**

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

**Req ID:**

33189BR

**Hours of Work:**

40 hours weekly - schedule varies

**Facility:**

Store 0605 Publix Plaza at Millenia

**State:**

Florida

**Frequency of Pay:**

Weekly

**Travel Frequency:**

Frequently

**Minimum Base Pay:**

21.85

**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.

**Address:**

5265 John Young Pkwy

**City:**

Orlando

**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:**

30.10

**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

**Potential Annual Base Pay:**

45,448 - 62,608

**Zip Code:**

32839

**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/)