Maintenance Coordinator - Cold Storage & Industrial Refrigeration

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Coordinator to oversee and perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance at our temperature-controlled warehouse, including frozen, refrigerated, and dry storage areas.

This role is essential to maintaining equipment reliability, protecting the cold chain, and supporting safe, continuous warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform maintenance on warehouse facilities, equipment, and critical systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems, freezer and cooler rooms, HVAC equipment, temperature controls, and alarms.
• Respond to equipment failures and emergencies, prioritizing issues affecting safety, product integrity, and operational continuity.
• Maintain the preventive maintenance schedule, work orders, service records, and equipment maintenance history.
• Coordinate and supervise outside vendors and contractors, ensuring quality, timely service, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Inspect and coordinate repairs for electrical systems, generators, dock equipment, doors, forklifts, battery chargers, and other warehouse infrastructure.
• Manage tools, critical spare parts, maintenance supplies, service contracts, and departmental expenses.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, and Safety to support food safety standards, inspections, and audits.
• Track maintenance performance and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and operating costs.
• Prepare reports and communicate technical instructions in English and Spanish.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in cold storage, distribution centers, or food and perishable product operations.
• Demonstrated experience with refrigeration systems, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, temperature monitoring, and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to coordinate contractors, prioritize urgent repairs, and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel; familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

• Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory, including speaking, reading, and writing in both languages.

• Availability to respond to emergency calls 24/7, including after hours, weekends, and holidays, is mandatory.
• On-site response is required when necessary.
• Ability to report to the warehouse within a reasonable response time during emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or certification in Refrigeration/HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, or a related field.
• Refrigerant handling certification and training in lockout/tagout and electrical safety.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems, backup generators, dock levelers, and electric forklifts.
• Valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position involving frequent exposure to refrigerated and freezer environments, work at heights, moderate physical activity, and the use of required personal protective equipment.

\nCompany Description

Company that cares about its employees, their training and development.

Company Description

Company that cares about its employees, their training and development.