Systems Technician

Fruitsmart-Inc; Grandview Township (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitsmart-Inc is seeking a Systems Technician to ensure safe, efficient operation of facility utility and process support systems. You will oversee ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, and water treatment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

You will work with production, maintenance, quality, and other teams, perform inspections, respond to alarms, maintain logs, and support process improvements while delivering timely, thorough

Qualifications

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial utility systems in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, cooling towers, water treatment, and wastewater systems.
• Experience using a CMMS.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• PSM/RMP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Inspect compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies in refrigeration/utility systems.
• Maintain logs and maintenance records.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, water treatment, and wastewater systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate (industrial maintenance/HVAC)

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance tools

Job description

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Active Full Time Technical Grandview, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1551

Salary Range: $27.40 To $40.54 Hourly

Division/Department: Maintenance

Location: Grandview & Prosser, Washington, USA

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

• Type of Position: Full-Time, Hourly
• Annual wage review based on individual performance

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Systems Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of facility utility and process support systems. This position oversees critical equipment including ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, boilers, condensers, cooling towers, water softeners, and effluent water treatment systems. The Systems Technician ensures compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements while supporting uninterrupted facility operations. The Systems Technician works collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality, and other departments to support operational goals, identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend solutions to system or operational challenges, and ensure work is completed accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, valves, controls, and related equipment.
• Respond to refrigeration system alarms and emergency situations.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate operating logs and maintenance records.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC equipment including air handling units, exhaust systems, ventilation systems, and associated controls.
• Monitor system performance to ensure proper temperature, humidity, and air quality.
• Perform filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and system calibrations
• Inspect, maintain, and repair condensers and cooling tower systems.
• Monitor water treatment programs and equipment performance.
• Perform routine cleaning, water quality testing, and maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues to maximize system efficiency
• Operate and maintain water softening equipment and related treatment systems.
• Monitor water quality specifications and chemical usage.
• Perform system regenerations, inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities.
• Operate and maintain wastewater collection, treatment, and discharge systems.
• Monitor treatment processes to ensure environmental compliance.
• Collect samples, perform testing, and maintain regulatory records.
• Troubleshoot pumps, motors, controls, and treatment equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
• Utilize CMMS software for work orders, maintenance records, and inventory tracking.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and regulatory inspectors as needed.
• Participate in facility improvement and reliability projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

work Experience and Personal skill requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial utility systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with boilers, HVAC, cooling towers, water treatment, and wastewater systems.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying equipment, system, and process improvements

Education requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate in industrial maintenance, HVAC/Refrigeration technology, electrical, or related field preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing.