Refrigeration Technician, PM, Industrial Maintenance - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to service ammonia refrigeration systems in our warehouses and manufacturing facilities, ensuring a climate-controlled environment for fresh foods and beverages. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and training entry level technicians, with opportunities to contribute to system improvements.

The role requires flexibility to work various shifts, good communication, and strict adherence to GMP and safety

Qualifications

• EPA 608 certification within one year of start date.
• Medical clearance to wear respirators within two weeks of contingent offer.
• Ability to lift 65 pounds and handle physical tasks daily.
• Experience using hand tools and maintaining refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Adherence to GMP, OSHA, PSM and Publix safety programs.
• Comfort working across ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems.
• Ability to train entry level technicians on procedures and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems.
• Conducting daily rounds to observe temperatures and humidity; make minor adjustments.
• Repair and preventive maintenance on ammonia and Freon systems (compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, motors, power distribution).
• Train entry level technicians in day-to-day operations and inspections.
• Participate in process improvements to reduce downtime.
• General housekeeping in machine rooms; maintain cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

EPA 608 certification

Respiratory protection clearance

Lifting 65 pounds

Hand tools proficiency

GMP compliance

OSHA/PSM/HAZMAT knowledge

Reading schematics

MS Office basics

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Job description

Description

Join the Publix Industrial Refrigeration team as a Refrigeration Technician! You’ll help service ammonia refrigeration systems in our refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities to maintain a climate-controlled environment and keep foods and beverages fresh. Refrigeration Technicians perform preventive maintenance that incorporates industry best practices. They also troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Without our Refrigeration Technicians, Publix couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. One of the following positions is available: Refrigeration Technician Class A, B, or C. The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate. Primary responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems
• Conducting daily rounds to observe and record temperatures and humidity levels, and making minor adjustments
• Working from requests to repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems
• Handling or training of entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to day to day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and Publix regulations and policies
• Participating in improvement activities that include improving the process, improving the work, and making recommendations for enhancing the systems by prioritizing work and minimizing down time to production and refrigeration systems
• Performing general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine room floors
• Other duties as assigned

Department

Industrial Maintenance

Job Category

Maintenance & Equipment

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within one year of his/her start date)
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• Experience using hand tools
• Ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations
• Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces
• Ability to learn and understand proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and ammonia refrigerant
• Ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings
• Ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
• Ability to demonstrate safe work habits
• Ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Basic math skills
• Self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision
• Willing to assist other team members in other areas
• Ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems
• Experience in electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level
• Experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• Experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• Experience in refrigeration including maintaining and troubleshooting systems using ammonia or Freon
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation
• Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers
• Hazmat Certification
• Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification

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 plan
• 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: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

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.