Senior Maintenance Trainer
Publix•Lakeland, FL
•$90,090 - $135,200
About The Position
The Senior Maintenance Trainer delivers technical maintenance and refrigeration training 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. It combines mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration expertise with instructional design, development, and facilitation skills to build scalable technical training programs that strengthen the technician pipeline and support business growth.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalent combination of formal training or certification and professional work experience demonstrating the prerequisite competence for the role.
- Five years of experience in a maintenance-related field, retail refrigeration, and/or delivering maintenance training.
- Three years of 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 of 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 internal safety policies and procedures, 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 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.
- Provide coaching and developmental feedback to support technician readiness and progression.
Benefits
- Year-end bonus of one month's extra pay, prorated in the first year, for associates who remain employed through the annual bonus check issue date.
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
- Opportunity to purchase additional shares of Publix 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 at facilities with a cafeteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
