Refrigeration Technician I - Cold-Storage & Maintenance

Americold; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking a skilled refrigeration maintenance technician to support warehouse operations. You will perform refrigeration system repairs, preventive maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting to keep equipment reliable and safe.

This role requires hands-on experience, ability to work from heights, and flexibility for on-call shifts. OSHA-compliant tasks, use of test instruments, and accuracy in maintenance records are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of refrigeration or maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• HVAC/R certification or technical degree if experience is not met.
• Completion of industrial refrigeration or mechanical-electrical courses.
• HAZMAT training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and repair refrigeration systems.
• Monitor system performance and identify issues.
• Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment per OSHA standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and recommend corrective actions.
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments.
• Maintain tools and maintenance records and uphold housekeeping.

Skills

Refrigeration experience

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC/R certification or technical degree

Industrial refrigeration courses

Tools

Testing equipment

Oracle CMMS

Hand and power tools

Job description

Americold in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking a skilled refrigeration maintenance technician to support warehouse operations. You will perform refrigeration system repairs, preventive maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting to keep equipment reliable and safe.

This role requires hands-on experience, ability to work from heights, and flexibility for on-call shifts. OSHA-compliant tasks, use of test instruments, and accuracy in maintenance records are essential.