Job Description

What You'll Do

You will supervise associates and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance crew at a large facility, ensuring efficient operations and prompt response to escalated issues and emergency repair orders. You will oversee maintenance tasks, address complaints, and may coordinate with contractors as needed. Occasional travel by automobile and airplane may be required for business purposes.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance crew to ensure effective operations.
• Respond promptly to escalated issues, emergency repair orders, and complaints.
• Oversee repair and adjustment of facility systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Inspect and test equipment to evaluate performance and ensure adherence to specifications and safety standards.
• Prepare and issue work schedules, assign duties, and maintain accurate preventive maintenance and work records.
• Provide guidance to associates in resolving complex problems and complaints, and collaborate with staff to solve work-related issues.
• Evaluate employee performance, conduct staff meetings, and recommend or initiate personnel actions as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance mechanic experience required.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• HAZMAT certification required.
• Completion of all RETA courses required within the first 24 months of employment.
• Ability to supervise and inspect work performed by maintenance associates and perform repair and adjustment of refrigeration systems, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with safety standards.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to perform advanced mechanical tasks and assist in complex repairs.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and interpret sketches and diagrams.
• Willingness to develop mentoring relationships to support employee development.
• Receptive to management development suggestions and willingness to seek additional knowledge for job growth.
• Ability to collaborate and resolve work-related problems constructively.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, SAP, and Microsoft applications preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.