Refrigeration Technician

Role Summary: This job is responsible for maintenance, repair and operation of the refrigeration systems and cold rooms. Additional job requirements include but not limited to the following…

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair refrigeration and related storage equipment
• Maintain and repair cold rooms
• Record keeping
• Must be available for flexible hours, overtime and weekends
• Other duties may be assigned

Equipment/Technology Skills:

• Ability to drive forklift
• Knowledge of various CA (Ammonia, Freon) test equipment
• Knowledge & ability to use various mechanic tools

Certificates & Licenses:

• Driver's License and Forklift certified
• Certificate in handling and emergency response to anhydrous ammonia
• First aid card

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug test & background check required

Education & Experience:

• 2-3 years’ experience/training in refrigeration and mechanics
• Education in handling and emergency response to anhydrous ammonia
• Knowledge of the fruit industry

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to frequently perform various activities that require; sitting, standing, walking, lifting, pulling/pushing objects, climbing, grasp & reach
• Ability to speak clearly & communicate with others.
• Must have good vision, smell and hearing
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements
• Ability to occasionally lift more than 50 lbs. from floor/ shoulder level

Mental/Other Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changes, delays or unexpected events in the work environment; ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tasks; ability to change approach or method to best fit the situation
• Ability to maintain focus for extended periods of time; ability to complete projects with resourcefulness; ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; ability to use intuition and experience to complement existing data
• Ability to follow instructions, both in written and verbal format; ability to respond to management direction; ability to complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan when necessary
• Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with others, excellent customer service skills and a good overall understanding of appropriate human relations
• Ability to make prudent and timely decisions; ability to exhibit sound and accurate judgment; ability to explain reasoning for decisions
• Ability to identify and/or prevent problems; ability to formulate alternative solutions to problems when necessary; ability to transfer learning from past experiences to new experiences of similar nature
• Ability to complete duties, on time; ability to edit the accuracy and thoroughness of one’s work as well as the work of others; ability to constructively apply feedback to improve performance, ability to generate ideas to improve and promote quality in work
• Intermediate ability in English to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Basic mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
• High reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Workplace Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to tolerate potential harsh weather conditions for short or long periods of time
• Exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent sounds at a level sufficient to cause hearing loss or fatigue
• Injury exposure to workplace hazards, warehousing machinery
• Regularly exposed to wet and dirty conditions outside and in warehouse environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed