Senior Maintenance Trainer

Publix • Lakeland, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Trainer delivers technical maintenance and refrigeration training to technicians in classroom, virtual, and field-based environments. The role prepares technicians to safely diagnose, maintain, and repair industrial and retail refrigeration systems, bakery and deli equipment, and related maintenance systems. The trainer applies mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration expertise alongside instructional design, development, and facilitation skills to build and improve scalable technical training programs that strengthen the technician pipeline and support business growth.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of formal training/certification and professional work experience demonstrating the prerequisite competence to perform the duties of the position.
• Five years of experience in a maintenance-related field, retail refrigeration, and/or delivering maintenance training.
• Three years’ experience explaining technical concepts, coaching others, or supporting hands-on skill development.
• Must be at least 20 years of age to operate a company vehicle.
• Knowledge of training delivery practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910 General Industry standards, State Safety Statutes, and local municipal regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance and refrigeration principles, including mechanical, electrical, commercial/retail refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, and related troubleshooting concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Ten years of experience in a maintenance-related field, retail refrigeration, and/or delivering maintenance training.
• Five years’ experience explaining technical concepts, coaching others, or supporting hands-on skill development.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, methodologies, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Publix’s internal safety policies and procedures, acquired through on-the-job training and/or prior experience.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience using Emerson Ultrasite Connect + or similar refrigeration controller software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical training to technicians using effective instructional strategies and facilitation techniques that promote engagement, knowledge transfer, and skill application.
• Ensure associates can perform their responsibilities safely and effectively while supporting operational and business objectives.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of maintenance technical training curricula by designing courses, updating training materials, supporting pilots, and providing subject matter expertise during course design and development.
• Assess technician capabilities and provide coaching and developmental feedback to support technician readiness and progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED