Refrigeration Technician — Cooling Systems

Job overview

The Refrigeration Technician — Cooling Systems role is an onsite, full-time position in Salinas, CA, paying $24–$27 per hour. Fresh Express’s maintenance team provides mechanical support for facilities and equipment used in its operations. The technician maintains vacuum tube cooling systems, refrigerated warehouses and production spaces, and related refrigeration equipment. This work supports reliable cooling operations through repairs, maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment setup.

What you'll do

• Maintain vacuum tube cooling systems, refrigerated warehouses and process spaces, refrigerated production processes, and related refrigeration equipment.
• Repair and maintain vacuum cooling processes, ammonia and halocarbon refrigeration, and vacuum pumps.
• Troubleshoot process controls to the PLC level as required and support water treatment practices for the condensing tower.
• May lead complex projects or independently complete standard assignments.
• Travel throughout California and Arizona with company operations and relocate seasonally with equipment as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

refrigeration technician

cooling systems

salinas ca

fresh express

full-time

day shift

$24-$27/hr

vacuum cooling

ammonia refrigeration

plc troubleshooting

california and arizona travel

seasonal relocation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Work spans vacuum cooling, ammonia and halocarbon refrigeration, and seasonal equipment relocation; RETA and CIRO certification are preferred.

About the employer

Fresh Express is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.