Maintenance Mechanic
Americold · Vernon, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Americold (industrial) in Vernon, CA.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in California: typical posted base $72k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 143 maintenance technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 150 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (4+ years)
Typical $76k–$116k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 37%
- PLC 33%
- Welding 30%
- Tooling 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from AmericoldAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Primary Responsibility
Work independently performing routine general maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Must be proficient in the troubleshooting and repair of electrical, plumbing, lift truck, refrigeration, ammonia, boilers, and carpentry.
What Experience and Education You Need
- ✓4+ years maintenance mechanic experience
- ✓Must have successfully completed four (4) RETA courses
- ✓Must have successfully completed HAZMAT responder training
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
- ✓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 hand and power tools
- ✓Must be able to use hands 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 eye glasses
- ✓Able to work nights and weekends
- ✓Able to pass a physical and respiratory exam
The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $ 35.42 - $36.71 hourly.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
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What You’ll Do
- •Performs all repair and adjustment of refrigeration system, doors, dock boards, pallet racks, sweepers, sprinkler systems, forklifts, pallet trucks, and electrical work in accordance with OSHA standards
- •Inspects forklifts, pallet jacks, and other operating equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA and operational standards
- •Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges
- •Tests and calibrates HVAC equipment
- •Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed
- •Maintains 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
- •Answer security alarm calls as needed
- •Keeps work area clean and performs housekeeping duties as required
- •Performs related work and other job assignments as required
What Could Set You Apart
- •Knowledge of general warehouse practices
- •Strong communication skills
- •Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations
- •Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, as well as interpret pencil sketches and diagrams
- •Knowledge of various types of equipment in maintenance trades
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