Refrigeration Technician , Facilities – St. Johns, FL

Location: St. Augustine, FL
Job : 38886
Job Category: Maintenance & Equipment
Working Hours: 40 hours per week; schedule varies
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Pay Range: $30 - $41
Date Posted: Sep 16, 2026

We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician 2 to join our Facilities Refrigeration team! Refrigeration Technician 2s support the retail refrigeration operations by performing general rack refrigeration maintenance, routine general refrigeration maintenance service requests for retail stores, HVAC repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating and performing HVACR repairs and general maintenance on all refrigeration systems and equipment in the Retail environment
• Training and mentoring other Refrigeration Technician 1’s on all aspects of performing service on all equipment
• Performing housekeeping duties such as maintaining accurate parts inventory
• Participating in special refrigeration projects for retail facilities and assisting with the implementation of corporate projects

• HVAC or Refrigeration Trade School completion or equivalent experience
• At least three (3) years working in refrigeration in either service or construction discipline OR at least one (1) year as a Refrigeration Technician 1
• Must be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver license
• EPA Universal License
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of EMS systems i.e., Danfoss and Emerson
• Ability to lift/lower/climb ladders/walk on roofs
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, on call rotations and travel with overnight stays

• Five (5) or more years working in refrigeration in either service or construction disciplines OR two (2) more years working as a Refrigeration Technician 2
• 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

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check.

In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

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.