Refrigeration Technician
$55,931–$65,853 year
On-site · Lake Wales, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Industrial Refrigeration Technician role at Florida’s Natural Growers. Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems and boiler equipment within a manufacturing facility, with emphasis on ammonia systems, safety compliance (OSHA, EPA, ASME), and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration equipment; diagnosing malfunctions; operating ammonia/refrigeration systems and steam boilers; conducting water quality testing and chemical treatment; logging activities for environmental compliance; supporting production operations and participating in on-call rotations; training other technicians; adhering to GMP, HACCP, and PSM procedures; and collaborating with production, QA, and engineering teams to ensure continuous operation. Requires strong technical skills, quick response to issues, and commitment to minimizing downtime. Physical demands include lifting, standing for long shifts, climbing, working in harsh conditions, and use of PPE. On-site role in Lake Wales, FL with full-time schedule and competitive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical trade school or HVACR/boiler license preferred.
- 2+ years of experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems in a manufacturing environment; trainee role requires 1 year of machine operation experience or HVAC certification.
- RETA certification (CARO/CIRO) and Boiler Operator License preferred, must be able to obtain CIRO certification within 12 months as a condition of employment; entry level position must obtain CARO within 18 months as a condition of employment.
- Must pass Basic Skills Assessments.
- Must be willing and able to respond to ammonia releases and participate in release mitigation procedures.
- Must participate as a member of the Refrigeration ERT.
- Must be able to function in a SCBA and a Level A Chemical Suit as a part of the Refrigeration ERT duties in mitigating an ammonia release.
- Must obtain and maintain Hazardous Material Technician (HAZWOPER) certification and pass medical screening annually.
- Must be able to pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities and urgent issues.
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