Refrigeration Technician: Ammonia Systems & Maintenance Lead

Fresh Express Salads; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fresh food processing company in Salinas is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to install, repair, and maintain refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a food processing environment and possess skills in ammonia refrigeration, electrical power maintenance, and preventive maintenance. Duties include responding to emergencies, performing inspections, and maintaining a safe work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft programs and effective communication skills are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a refrigeration operator in a fresh food processing environment.
• Hands-on experience with cooling processes and ammonia refrigeration.
• Knowledge of electrical power maintenance (480V) and process controls troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, replace, and perform preventative maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
• Respond to emergency calls and evaluate situations to take corrective action.
• Perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, and routine adjustments.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Mechanical aptitude

Familiarity with preventive or reliability-based maintenance

Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CMMS system

Hand and power tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A fresh food processing company in Salinas is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to install, repair, and maintain refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a food processing environment and possess skills in ammonia refrigeration, electrical power maintenance, and preventive maintenance. Duties include responding to emergencies, performing inspections, and maintaining a safe work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft programs and effective communication skills are also required.