Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Americold•Anaheim, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse, working independently. The technician will review inspection and repair reports, and observe the progress of major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality. The position involves hands-on work with various systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must be certified to test sprinkler systems (if facility has such systems).
Must have a high level of knowledge with OSHA PSM program.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with RETA courses preferred.
HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred.
8 plus years maintenance mechanic experience.
Fully competent to a high degree in mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams.
Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required, including overtime.
Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to criticism from a supervisor.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance or other trade experience, ISO, Oracle, Microsoft Programs and Forklift Certificate.

Responsibilities

Performs all repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.
Reviews inspection and repair reports and observes progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.
Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges. Test and calibrate HVAC equipment.
Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.
Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
Maintain batteries and charges in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.
Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records.
Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
Answer after hours “call backs” as needed.
Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Performs related work and other job assignments as required.