What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Technician 2, Facilities – Orlando/Osceola/Kissimmee position at Publix?
Description
We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician 2 to join our Facilities Refrigeration team! Refrigeration Technician 2s support the retail refrigeration operations by performing general rack refrigeration maintenance, routine general refrigeration maintenance service requests for retail stores, HVAC repair and maintenance. Apply today to be a part of the largest employee-owned company in the U.S., Publix Super Markets!
Responsibilities include: 
- Evaluating and performing HVACR repairs and general maintenance on all refrigeration systems and equipment in the Retail environment
- Training and mentoring other Refrigeration Technician 1’s on all aspects of performing service on all equipment
- Performing housekeeping duties such as maintaining accurate parts inventory
- Participating in special refrigeration projects for retail facilities and assisting with the implementation of corporate projects
Required Qualifications
- HVAC or Refrigeration Trade School completion or equivalent experience
- At least three (3) years working in refrigeration in either service or construction discipline OR at least one (1) year as a Refrigeration Technician 1
- Must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver license
- EPA Universal License
- Electrical circuit troubleshooting
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of EMS systems i.e., Danfoss and Emerson
- Ability to lift/lower/climb ladders/walk on roofs
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, on call rotations and travel with overnight stays
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) or more years working in refrigeration in either service or construction disciplines OR two (2) more years working as a Refrigeration Technician 2
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)
Year End Bonus
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
Additional Information
This position covers the St. Augustine area, applicant must reside within this area.
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.
