Facilities Support Technician - Nights

Facilities Technician

Craft Mark Bakery is seeking a Facilities Technician to join its growing team at a modern, highly automated commercial bakery. The company emphasizes a clean, temperature-controlled work environment, a strong workplace culture, and high standards for quality, food safety, and customer value. The role supports the operation and upkeep of the facility to help maintain safe, efficient production.

Key benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus (limited time)
• Competitive pay
• PTO starting on day one
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Quarterly attendance bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule

Primary responsibilities:

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining the plant's utility systems to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and monitor ammonia (NH₃) refrigeration systems.
• Operate and repair boilers, HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air compressors, air dryers, and freezers.
• Maintain water treatment, potable/non-potable water, sanitary, and stormwater systems.
• Repair and maintain rapid roll-up doors, hot water systems, and building infrastructure, including the roof.
• Work closely with the maintenance team and other departments.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring compliance with IIAR, ASHRE, ASME, EPA, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, especially in ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance.

Ideal candidate:

• Experienced with industrial utility systems, particularly ammonia refrigeration (NH₃).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Primary activities:

• Working and considering safety as a primary responsibility
• Ensure that assigned machinery runs without issue
• Complete assigned PM's
• Monitor the performance of the ammonia refrigeration system
• Analyze system data and trending data to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies
• Document contractor activity as it pertains to the refrigeration system Support the maintaining of the PSM Program
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team
• Provide training to the Maintenance Technicians on the operation of the Refrigeration System
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills, and abilities summary:

• Strong hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration (NH₃) systems.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and coaching abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
• In-depth technical knowledge of industrial equipment, maintenance processes, and plant systems.
• A self-motivated, results-driven work ethic with strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of maintenance and reliability principles to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.

Requirements:

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience operating and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and possess strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Required qualifications include:

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree in HVACR, Refrigeration/Electrical, RETAA or CIRO certificates, Trade School Certification, or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-stage ammonia compression systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical control systems (such as GEA or Frick controls).
• Knowledge of liquid recirculation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Experience with screw compressors, evaporative condensers, and room cooling evaporators.
• Understanding of IIAR ammonia refrigeration safety standards.
• Experience with boiler operations and inspections.
• Skills in facility plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Maintenance experience with air compressors, air dryers, rapid roll-up doors, and dock doors/levelers.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Hazard Communication (Haz Com) requirements.
• Ability to…