Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia )

Job Title: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Work Schedule: Sunday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Department: General Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Join Our Team!

We’re hiring an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to help maintain and optimize our refrigeration and mechanical systems. At Martin’s, we’ve grown from handmade pastries in a garage to a thriving multi-facility company shipping products globally. Join our team and grow with us!

Position Summary:

The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems and related mechanical equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring food safety, equipment efficiency, and facility compliance with industry and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, repair, and operate ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC, and boiler systems
• Monitor system pressures, temperatures, and flow rates to ensure efficiency
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs of valves, pumps, motors, compressors, and more
• Read and interpret blueprints, building plans, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Cut, thread, and connect pipe systems to equipment and facility water/power sources
• Start and shut down systems and make necessary adjustments
• Conduct preventive maintenance and assist in planning installations and upgrades
• Ensure safety compliance and respond to emergency service calls when required
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in clean, safe condition
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and document tasks completed
• Adhere to all GMP, food safety, and plant safety regulations

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1–3 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration or similar systems
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification (required)
• EPA Refrigerant Certification (preferred)

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of basic electrical systems and controls
• Able to operate forklift, man lift, and mobile equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, safety rules, and procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, lift (up to 50 lbs), kneel, crawl, and use hand tools
• Work in high places, cold or humid environments, and near mechanical equipment
• Must be comfortable in loud, production-based work settings

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36 - $42