27381BR

　　Position Title:

　　Refrigeration Technician, PM, Industrial Maintenance - Atlanta

　　Department:

　　Industrial Refrigeration

　　Location:

　　Dacula, GA

　　Description:

　　Join the Publix Industrial Refrigeration team as a Refrigeration Technician! You’ll help service ammonia refrigeration systems in our refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities to maintain a climate-controlled environment and keep foods and beverages fresh. 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.

　　One of the following positions is available: Refrigeration Technician Class A, B, or C.

　　The position offered is contingent upon the qualifications and work experience of the candidate.

　　Primary responsibilities for this position include the following:

　　maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems

　　conducting daily rounds to observe and record temperatures and humidity levels, and making minor adjustments

　　working from requests to repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems

　　handling or training of 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.

　　Req ID:

　　27381BR

　　Hours of Work:

　　2:00pm - 12:30am; Rotating days of the week

　　State:

　　Georgia

　　Frequency of Pay:

　　Weekly

　　Travel Frequency:

　　0%

　　Minimum Base Pay:

　　24.10

　　Additional Information:

　　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.

　　Address:

　　445 Hurricane Trail

　　City:

　　Dacula

　　Other Compensation Information:

　　Weekend Differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

　　Year End Bonus:

　　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.

　　Maximum Base Pay:

　　40.25

　　Required Qualifications:

　　at least 18 years old

　　ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within one year 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

　　experience using hand tools

　　ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties

　　ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)

　　ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations

　　ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces

　　ability to learn and understand proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and ammonia refrigerant

　　ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment

　　ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings

　　ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system

　　ability to demonstrate safe work habits

　　ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions

　　ability to work in a fast-paced environment

　　ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency

　　excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

　　basic math skills

　　self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision

　　willing to assist other team members in other areas

　　ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　experience in glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems

　　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

　　experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems

　　experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems

　　experience in refrigeration including maintaining and troubleshooting systems using ammonia or Freon

　　working knowledge of process instrumentation

　　working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers

　　Hazmat Certification

　　Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification

　　Potential Annual Base Pay:

　　50,128 - 83,720

　　Zip Code:

　　30019-2067

　　Work Environment:

　　Temperatures could range from 20 degrees below to 90 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period of time.

　　Benefits Information:

　　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

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　Short- and long-term disability insurance

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

　　Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com) (https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/)