Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Primary Responsibility : Under close supervision, performs routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Maintenance areas include electricity, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, and carpentry. What You'll Do : • Performs basic 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. • Cleans, changes, and lubricates bearings, gears, and other machinery parts using rags, brushes, and grease gun. • Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed. • Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance withy 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 show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift. • Assist answering security alarm calls as needed. • Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required. • Performs related work and other job assignments as required. What Experience and Education You Need : • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred • Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude required. • Candidates with RETA courses preferred. However, as a condition of employment, selected candidates will be required to complete (4) courses during the first 12 months. • HAZMAT trained candidates are preferred. However, as a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification. • Must have basic level knowledge of OSHA PSM program • 1 - 3 years maintenance mechanic experience. What Could Set You Apart : • Knowledge of general warehouse practices. • Strong communication skills. • Mathematical and documentation skills necessary. • 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 on-call. • 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. • Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades. • ISO knowledge preferred • Knowledge of SAP preferred. • Microsoft knowledge preferred. • Forklift certification. Physical Requirements : • May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation) • Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks • Must be able to climb ladders and stairs • Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds • Must be able to use hand and power tools • Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eye glasses • Able to work nights and weekends • Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam The pay rate for this position is $29.00/hr.


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