Technician - Maintenance (Refrigeration/HVAC)

Acme Smoked Fish Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Brooklyn is seeking a Technician for Maintenance specializing in Refrigeration and HVAC. The role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates should have a Technical Associate's degree and relevant experience, along with necessary certifications. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years relevant experience in Refrigeration/HVAC maintenance.
• EPA HVAC Universal Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS system.

Skills

Electrical Controls

Communication

Troubleshooting

Power Tools

Education

Technical Associate's Degree

EPA HVAC Universal Certification

Job description

Technician - Maintenance (Refrigeration/HVAC)

Acme, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM

As a member of the maintenance team, this role is primarily responsible for diagnosing issues and repairing refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, replacing components, and conducting tests to ensure optimal system performance.

What You Will Do At Acme:

• Monitor machine performance, including downtime and output efficiency.
• Maintain and schedule preventive maintenance (PM), work orders (WO), and projects.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on all equipment.
• Ensure all refrigeration and HVAC equipment, as well as facility infrastructure, are in good working condition to meet production needs.
• Oversee and manage HVAC procedures and operations.
• Prioritize and support necessary repairs and troubleshooting based on operational requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, including purchase orders (PO), work orders (WO), and preventive maintenance (PM), in the CMMS system.
• Provide leadership with guidance on root cause failure analysis.
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, ordering materials as needed for maintenance operations.
• Enforce safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) programs and hot work permitting.
• Maintain plant equipment to OEM standards or better through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Education & Experience:

• Two-year Technical Associate's degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years relevant experience in Refrigeration/HVAC maintenance and installation.
• EPA HVAC Universal Certification (Required).
• Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases (G-60) obtained through FDNY (Preferred).
• Proficient in Refrigeration/HVAC and facilities maintenance.
  
  

Your Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical and pneumatic drawings, safety rules, operations manual, and written directions.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical controls in an industrial setting.
• Ability to maintain air and water treatments in HVAC systems.
• Ability to install and troubleshoot heating and cooling systems.
• Possession electrical controls skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to install individual parts (pumps, pipes, fans, etc.).
• Ability to use power tools safely.
• Completion of training programs as assigned and/or required including standard of work.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms or legs to perform job tasks.
• Must be able to reach above and below shoulder height to move product. This includes the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.
• The ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job duties.
• The ability to work in cold (-10 to 45*F) and wet environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Observe and follow all safety rules.
• Wear required PPE.
• Follow mandated OSHA regulations.
• Report all incidents including near misses immediately.
  
  

Compensation Range:$30.00 - $43.00/hour.

*This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What's In It For You:

Eligibility for Medical; Dental; Vision; 401k; Company Sponsored Group Term Life; Voluntary Life; PTO, Paid Family Leave.

Our Acme Legacy & Culture:

Acme, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America