Buildings & Grounds Technician

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What You'll Do

• General building maintenance throughout the warehouse (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, etc.).

• Perform maintenance on operating equipment/MHE.

• Inspects other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards.

What Experience You Need

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience.

• Facility maintenance experience.

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).

• Must tolerate heights up to 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and catwalks

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch.

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to use hands and power tools, and fingers to handle, feel, and/or manipulate parts & tools.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses.

• Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.

What Could Set You Apart

• Specialized training (tech school).

• HVAC or Refrigeration Experience.

• Previous industrial experience (manufacturing or warehouse).

What We Offer

Our associates know the answer to the question What's in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

Compensation Minimum

Compensation Maximum

Responsibilities Primary Responsibility:Under general supervision works independently performing routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Must be proficient in the troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, lift truck, sprinkler systems, and carpentry. Essential Functions:• Performs all repairs and adjustments of doors, dock levelers, freezer doors, sprinkler systems, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA Standards.• Performs basic maintenance and repairs on roofing systems.• Performs routine maintenance on office and break room HVAC systems• Inspects other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.• Maintain batteries and chargers in working order in accordance with OSHA Standard.• Conducts test of safety equipment (Exit signs, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.) to ensure OHSA and operational standards.• Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.• Answer security alarm calls as needed.• Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required.• Able to perform routine maintenance on external equipment and grounds to include snow removal, painting, paving repairs, etc.• Performs related work and other job assignments as required