Industrial HVAC & Refrigeration Technician - Hands-on Expert

Description

Join the Publix Industrial Refrigeration team as a Refrigeration Technician (HVAC)! You’ll help service HVAC and refrigeration systems in our non-retail facilities to maintain a climate-controlled environment. Refrigeration Technicians perform preventive maintenance that incorporates industry best practices. They also troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Without our Refrigeration Technicians, Publix couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers.

Primary responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Maintaining and operating the HVAC and refrigeration systems in the Lakeland area.
• Working from requests to repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on HVAC and refrigeration systems including rooftop package units, split HVAC systems, walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines and chilled water systems.
• Guiding or training entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to: day to day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and Publix regulations and policies.
• Participating in improvement activities that include improving the process, improving the work, and making recommendations for enhancing the systems by prioritizing work and minimizing down time to our HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Performing general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, maintaining clean work areas and a clean and organized company vehicle
• Other duties as assigned.

Description

Join the Publix Industrial Refrigeration team as a Refrigeration Technician (HVAC)! You’ll help service HVAC and refrigeration systems in our non-retail facilities to maintain a climate-controlled environment. Refrigeration Technicians perform preventive maintenance that incorporates industry best practices. They also troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Without our Refrigeration Technicians, Publix couldn't produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers.

Primary responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Maintaining and operating the HVAC and refrigeration systems in the Lakeland area.
• Working from requests to repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on HVAC and refrigeration systems including rooftop package units, split HVAC systems, walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines and chilled water systems.
• Guiding or training entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to: day to day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and Publix regulations and policies.
• Participating in improvement activities that include improving the process, improving the work, and making recommendations for enhancing the systems by prioritizing work and minimizing down time to our HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Performing general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, maintaining clean work areas and a clean and organized company vehicle
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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Required Qualifications For This Position Include

• Must be at least 20 years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle immediately after start date in the position
• Ability to obtain an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within six months of his/her start date)
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• At least one year of experience in electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level
• At least one year of experience with 480
  
  VAC three phase motor control systems
• At least two years of experience in HVAC, chilled water, and…