Refrigeration Hardware Technician Supervisor, Facilities – Lakeland

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Location: Lakeland, FL
Job : 36244
Department: Facilities
Working Hours: Salary - 45 Hours per week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Feb 19, 2026

The Refrigeration Hardware Technician Supervisor provides field-level leadership and oversight for Publix’s in-house refrigeration hardware and facilities maintenance operations within an assigned geographic area. Supporting Publix Super Markets, Inc., the largest employee‑owned grocery retailer in the United States, this role is responsible for supervising, scheduling, and directing Refrigeration Hardware Technicians (Levels 1 and
2) to ensure preventive maintenance and service activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Publix standards. The supervisor also provides hands‑on technical support in retail locations as needed to maintain reliable refrigeration systems and facility operations.
The impact of the Refrigeration Hardware Technician Supervisor is critical to Publix’s ability to deliver a safe, dependable shopping environment and protect product quality across our stores. By ensuring refrigeration assets are properly maintained, this role helps minimize operational disruptions, reduce product loss, and manage equipment lifecycle and repair costs. In addition, the supervisor plays a key role in developing and mentoring a skilled in‑house technician workforce, reinforcing Publix’s commitment to associate ownership, operational excellence, and long‑term growth.

Sound judgment and effective leadership are essential, as equipment failures or improper decisions can directly affect store operations, sales opportunities, and overall facilities performance.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Team leadership and development: recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for hire; developing schedules; assigning daily responsibilities; conducting training; providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and recognition.
• Overseeing the execution of refrigeration hardware preventive maintenance and service for a group of stores within a select geographic area
• Collaborating with peer supervisors and leadership to establish and execute best practices that enhance maintenance processes, service efficiency, and customer‑focused communication
• Assisting in field work as needed.

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• 3 years working in HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, automotive, or electrical service OR 3 years in facilities or construction leadership
• General electrical circuit troubleshooting and electrical safety processes
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours and be on call 24/7 as needed.

• HVAC or Trade school completion or its equivalent
• 5 years working in HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, automotive, or electrical service OR 5 years in facilities or construction leadership
• EPA Universal Certification
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• SAP knowledge
• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria

As a year‑end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro‑rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time‑sensitive emails that could require action within 24‑48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration‑related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H‑1B or TN petition or permanent residence.