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Americold Logistics, Inc. lists this Refrigeration Technician II opportunity in syracuse, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Maintenance TechnicianJoin the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we're a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we're looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people's growth and well-being. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoYou will perform routine maintenance, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse, ensuring equipment operates correctly and safely. Responsibilities include monitoring system performance, replacing components, conducting tests and calibrations, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining accurate preventive maintenance records. Flexible shifts and on-call work may be required.Essential FunctionsPerform operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems throughout the warehouse.Monitor system performance and determine when systems are not operating correctly.Replace refrigeration system components following safe lockout/tagout procedures and program standards.Conduct basic pump out and evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement or repair.Perform routine maintenance on warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA standards.Test, calibrate, and evaluate equipment performance and inspect completed work for compliance with specifications and safety standards.Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and ensure work areas are clean and organized.Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.What Experience and Education You NeedHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.Minimum 2 years of industrial refrigeration maintenance experience or minimum 3 years industrial maintenance experience plus relevant industry certification such as RETA, Garden City, or EPA Universal.Successful completion of assigned industrial refrigeration and maintenance courses required.Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair differing control systems including ALTA and Allen Bradley.Required HAZMAT training and certification and experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).What Could Set You ApartExperience working in a cold storage environment.Ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience.CARO and CIRO certification.Ability to share knowledge and train less experienced technicians.Physical RequirementsAble to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.Able to work in confined areas.Able to climb ladders and stairs.Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.Able to operate hand and power tools safely.Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $23.25 to $35.00 hourly.Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.
Worksite address
syracuse, NY, 13209, US
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