Utilities Technician – 3rd Shift

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce; Fort Atkinson (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with HRA

Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

11 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation: 2 weeks after probation

3 weeks after 1 year

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Utilities Technician for the 3rd shift to service and maintain ammonia refrigeration, boilers, wastewater, HVAC and related systems. Daily operation rounds and logs support plant reliability and safety.

The role requires experience with ammonia systems, P&IDs and cross-functional collaboration; RETA preferred, with CARO training within 3 years if not certified. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in Ammonia Refrigeration.
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals and P&IDs.
• Experience working with vendors and contractors.
• Self-motivated and safety-conscious.
• RETA preferred; CARO to be completed within 3 years if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, service and repair steam, refrigeration, water, compressed air and HVAC systems.
• Make rounds and log daily operations for engine rooms and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration equipment including compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels, MAUs, heat exchangers and valves.
• Maintain boilers and wastewater facilities, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and air compressors.
• Participate in the PSM program and promote safe working habits.
• Log time and materials into CMMS for PMs and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure housekeeping of engine rooms and all work areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

P&IDs & blueprints

Vendor relations

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

RETA/CARO certification

Job description

• General knowledge of refrigeration, boiler systems, and wastewater systems
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years' experience in Ammonia Refrigeration
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals and P&IDs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers at all levels
• Experience working with vendors and contractors
• Self-motivated
• RETA certification preferred-if not certified, it will be required that RETA certification CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator) is completed within 3 years of employment

Physical Requirements:

Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate office equipment efficiently. Ability to distinguish color. Require frequent walking, bending, standing, reach above shoulders, and sitting with exposure to production areas requiring use of safety equipment and exposure to cold, wet, damp, hot and noisy environments. Ability to lift to 40 lbs.

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the service, repair and preventative maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system, boilers, wastewater, compressed air, HVAC, and general facility maintenance. Participate in the Process Safety Management (PSM) program and development and maintenance of ammonia system. Daily communication with the Maintenance Supervisor to improve plant reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, service and repair equipment for steam, refrigeration, water, compressed airand HVAC systems
• Make rounds and keep logs of daily operations and events for multiple engine rooms and refrigeration equipment
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels / recirculatory, purges, evaporators / MAUs, heat exchangers, and control valves / isolation valves while using the Original Equipment Manufacturer's guidelines
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of steam boilers, wastewater treatment facility, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and air compressors
• Participates in the PSM Program
• Promotes Safe working habits
• Log time and material usage into CMMS for PMs and corrective maintenance
• Responsible for housekeeping of engine rooms, vessel areas, shops, and all other work areas
• All other duties as assigned

Salary & Benefits

Utilities Technician - 3rd Shift
Base Pay of $35.55(more based on experience)
+ $2.00 shift bonus + $2.00 shift differential(hours worked between 2pm-6am)

Benefits Package:

We offer excellent compensation and benefits packages:

• Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
• Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Short Term Disability/Sick Pay
• Long Term Disability available
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation (pro-rated) 2 weeks after probationary period and 3 weeks after 1 year of service
• 401K with a 100% Employer Match on 5.5% of eligible earnings
• Professional Development Including Tuition Reimbursement & more!