Refrigeration Technician II

Americold Logistics LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC is seeking a skilled refrigeration technician to perform routine maintenance, repair, and adjustment of warehouse refrigeration systems. You will monitor performance, replace components, and conduct tests and calibrations to ensure safe, compliant operation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in industrial refrigeration or 3+ years in maintenance with RETA/EPA certification, plus experience with ALTA/Allen Bradley and CMMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in industrial refrigeration maintenance or 3+ years industrial maintenance with relevant certification.
• Completion of industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses required.
• Experience troubleshooting ALTA and Allen Bradley control systems.
• HAZMAT training and CMMS experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and adjust refrigeration systems across the warehouse.
• Monitor performance, replace components and conduct tests/calibrations.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain preventive maintenance records.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safety standards.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and meet specifications.
• Other duties as assigned as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Lockout/Tagout

Calibrations

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industry certifications such as RETA / EPA Universal / Garden City

Tools

Oracle CMMS

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

What You'll Do

You will perform routine maintenance, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse, ensuring equipment operates correctly and safely. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, replacing components, conducting tests and calibrations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate preventive maintenance records. Flexible shifts and on-call work may be required.

Essential Functions

• Perform operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse.
• Monitor system performance and determine when systems are not operating correctly.
• Replace refrigeration system components following safe lockout/tagout procedures and program standards.
• Conduct basic pump out and evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement or repair.
• Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Test, calibrate, and evaluate equipment performance and inspect completed work for compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and ensure work areas are clean and organized.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience or minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience plus relevant industry certification such as RETA, Garden City, or EPA Universal.
• Successful completion of assigned industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses required.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair differing control systems including ALTA and Allen Bradley.
• Required HAZMAT training and certification and experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience working in a cold storage environment.
• Ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience.
• CARO and CIRO certification.
• Ability to share knowledge and train less experienced technicians.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $23.25 to $35.00 hourly.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.