Senior Refrigeration & HVAC Technician

Fresh Healthy Habits; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee discounts

On-Demand Pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Healthy Habits is seeking a Senior Refrigeration & HVAC Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems within our production facility. You will ensure temperature-controlled environments operate reliably to protect food safety and product quality.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of commercial HVAC/refrigeration maintenance experience, EPA certification preferred, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; HVAC technical certification or vocational training preferred
• 3+ years of experience in commercial HVAC or refrigeration maintenance
• EPA Certification or HVAC licensing preferred
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, electrical controls, and mechanical components
• Troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair HVAC system failures efficiently
• OSHA safety standards and refrigeration safety protocols understanding
• English and Spanish bilingualism preferred, not required
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders in production environments

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and servicing of HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Troubleshoot and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment
• Monitor and maintain temperature-controlled environments required for production
• Inspect and maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, and duct systems
• Identify potential system issues and perform repairs to prevent production disruptions
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation for all HVAC work performed
• Work with maintenance, production, and facility teams to ensure proper environmental conditions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety regulations, and company safety standards
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, organized condition
• Communicate effectively when coordinating with staff

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Electrical controls

Mechanical components

Troubleshooting

OSHA safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

HVAC certification/training

Job description

Senior Refrigeration & HVAC Technician

Location: On-site at Fresh Healthy Habits

About Us

At Fresh Healthy Habits, we are dedicated to producing fresh, high-quality, and innovative ready-to-eat meals that help consumers enjoy convenient and nutritious food. Our company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, operational efficiency, and facility reliability.

We foster a collaborative and safety-focused environment where employees play a critical role in maintaining our production facilities and refrigeration systems. If you are passionate about HVAC systems, preventative maintenance, and ensuring a stable production environment, we would love for you to join our team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems within our production and facility environment. This role is responsible for ensuring that temperature-controlled systems operate efficiently, which is critical for maintaining food safety and product quality.

The ideal candidate has experience working with commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred to support communication with operations teams.

What You’ll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and servicing of HVAC and refrigeration systems

• Troubleshoot and repair heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment

• Monitor and maintain temperature-controlled environments required for food production and storage

• Inspect and maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, and duct systems

• Identify potential system issues and perform repairs to prevent production disruptions

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation for all HVAC work performed

• Work closely with maintenance, production, and facility teams to ensure proper environmental conditions

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, food safety regulations, and company safety standards

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition

• Communicate effectively when coordinating with staff

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; HVAC technical certification or vocational training preferred

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in commercial HVAC or refrigeration maintenance

• Licensing: EPA Certification or HVAC licensing preferred

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of HVAC systems, refrigeration systems, electrical controls, and mechanical components

• Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to diagnose and repair HVAC system failures efficiently

• Safety Awareness: Understanding of OSHA safety standards and refrigeration safety protocols

• Bilingual: English and Spanish (Preferred not Required)

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders and work in production environments

Why Join Fresh Healthy Habits?

We know that great employees are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Employee discounts on fresh meal products

• On-Demand Pay

• Opportunities for career growth and technical development