Utility Technician

Job Title : Utility Technician

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Job Description

The Utilities Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant utility systems, with a strong emphasis on ammonia refrigeration. This includes equipment such as boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, air compressors, HVAC systems, cooling towers, water treatment systems, and other critical infrastructure that supports manufacturing operations. The Utilities Technician ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards while minimizing downtime and supporting overall plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain plant utilities including ammonia refrigeration, steam, compressed air, chilled water, and HVAC systems.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on utility equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues related to utility systems, with emphasis on ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Perform routine inspections, monitoring, and recording of operating conditions, including pressure, temperature, flow, and chemical levels.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, PSM (Process Safety Management), RMP (Risk Management Program), and other regulatory requirements related to ammonia and utilities operations.
• Respond to equipment alarms, emergencies, and breakdowns to minimize impact on production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and compliance records, logs, and reports.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to support plant operations and projects.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance energy efficiency, refrigeration system reliability, and overall plant performance.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where safety and reliability are prioritized. You will have the chance to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of a leading manufacturing facility.

Work Environment

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods. Must be able to work in warm and cold environments, confined spaces, and at heights as required. Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed to support 24 / 7 operations. Exposure to loud noise, ammonia, moving equipment, and chemicals with proper PPE provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.99 - $33.99 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.