Refrigeration Technician II

What You'll Do You will perform troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repairs on forklifts and other material handling equipment to ensure operational standards are met. You will inspect, rebuild, and replace major components, maintain batteries and chargers, and oversee outside service providers as needed. You will maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and support the development of less experienced technicians. Essential Functions Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on forklifts and material handling equipment electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Rebuild or replace major components such as masts, undercarriages, transmissions, and engines or motors. Inspect forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards. Maintain batteries and chargers in working order according to OSHA standards. Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using appropriate instruments. Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS system and keep work area organized and clean. Share knowledge and assist in training and development of less experienced technicians. Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary. What Experience and Education You Need High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum 2 years of forklift maintenance experience or Minimum 4 years of mechanic experience in auto, diesel, or truck/trailer maintenance. Successful completion of assigned technical training and mechanical-electrical courses required. HAZMAT training and certification required. Basic computer skills for email, internet searches, and data entry required. What Could Set You Apart Experience working in a cold storage environment. Specialized forklift maintenance or repair training for brands such as Crown or Raymond. Technical certification or degree preferred. Familiarity with Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnose down to the component level on material handling equipment. Physical Requirements Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation). Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs. Able to work in confined areas. Able to climb ladders and stairs. Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently. Able to operate hand and power tools safely. Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.) Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam. Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment. Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment. Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks. Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr Americold Logistics, LLC. in