Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Job ID: ART-FL
Location: Tampa, FL area
Pay: $37 up to $45 hourly + full employee benefits
Shift: Mon to Fri, 6am – 5pm
We are looking for an Ammonia and HVACR technician who is motivated to provide the best of their knowledge, adding value to our continuing growing operation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC/R equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs.
- Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective completion of projects.
- Keep accurate records of work performed and materials used.
- Perform preventive maintenance on utility equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, boiler/steam systems.
- Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.
- Maintain refrigeration, cooling tower, and boiler logbooks.
- Execute work orders on time as assigned by planner/scheduler, PSM Manager, or other members of management as assigned in proper priority.
- Calibration of any/all equipment and instruments as assigned.
- Responsible for housekeeping of all work areas during and following performed work.
- Manage plant utility systems to include but not limited to plant refrigeration, boilers, HVACR, compressed air, water, and domestic water systems.
Qualifications:
- Speaks Spanish and English fluently [writes and reads in Spanish and English] - required
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive work experience in refrigeration [HVAC-Certified], ammonia, and experience in freezer and cooler
- Previous experience in food industry maintenance, air conditioning, appliance repair, or field service is a plus.
- Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is a plus.
- Able to perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibrations, PMs on Vilter and Frick compressors
- Able to perform ammonia pump outs safely.
- Micro troubleshooting skills
- Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
- Basic computer skills
- Valid Driver's license and a safe driving record
- Certification or license in HVAC/R preferred.
- Must be able to successfully complete the Boiler Operator I certification within 18 months of job assignment.
- Must be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator II certification within 18 months of job assignments.
- No physical limitations or concerns - physically able to climb ladders, work at high elevations, and lift objects up to fifty pounds – facility is loud at times. Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; vibration; and risk of electrical shock.
- Available to travel 25% + availability to be on call nights and/or weekends as required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- ammonia refrigeration systems: 1 year (Preferred)
- perform ammonia pump outs safely: 1 year (Preferred)
- • Micro troubleshooting skills: 1 year (Preferred)
- • Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e: 1 year (Preferred)
- • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving: 1 year (Preferred)
- perform pump rebuilds: 1 year (Preferred)
- preform PMs on Vilter and Frick compressors: 1 year (Preferred)
- trouble shooting + repair of: freezer and cooler: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- writes and reads in Spanish - fluently (Required)
- writes and reads in English - fluently (Required)
License/Certification:
- • Certification or license in HVAC/R (Preferred)
- clean drivers license and driving record (Preferred)
- Boiler Operator I certification (Preferred)
- Ammonia Operator II certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person