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Fresh Baguette · 11 hours ago

Refrigeration Technician

Germantown, Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$27/hr - $36/hr

5+ years exp

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. They are seeking a skilled and experienced Refrigeration Technician to maintain their retail and production center facilities as they expand across the DC, MD, VA area.

Food & Beverages

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:

+ Refrigeration systems (walk-in freezers, reach-in coolers, blast chillers, HVAC units)

+ Other bakery equipment (deck ovens, rack ovens, mixers, proofers, boilers, pumps)

+ Facility systems (plumbing, drains, filters, mechanical support systems)

Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams, with a strong understanding of technical symbols and system logic

Carry out routine tasks such as filter changes, drain cleaning, lubrication, and safety checks

Diagnose root causes of failures and implement effective solutions independently

Take ownership of problems: not just reporting them, but resolving them efficiently

Work proactively: when no active work order is pending, seek out preventive tasks, improvements, or solutions

Maintain accurate records in CMMS such as Limble and ensure full documentation of maintenance activities

Keep shop areas organized, stocked, and compliant with safety and food safety standards such as OSHA, SQF, EPA

Support equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive between our locations in DC, MD, and VA

Qualification

EPA 608 Universal CertificationNATEHVAC Excellence CertificationIndustrial Refrigeration experienceAssociate Degree in HVAC-RElectricalHydraulic diagramsPhysical staminaProactive attitudeCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Valid driver's license

Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

EPA 608 Universal Certification is mandatory

NATE or HVAC Excellence Certification

5+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration or HVAC-R in food production, cold storage, or equivalent industry

Proven ability to read and work from electrical and hydraulic diagrams

Knowledge across multiple systems: refrigeration, HVAC, ovens, mixers, boilers, plumbing, and electrical

Autonomous, proactive, and responsible: able to work without constant supervision and find answers independently

Good communication and organizational skills

Physical stamina and dexterity to work in demanding environments such as lifting 75lbs+, reaching, bending, standing for 8+ hours, pushing 75lbs+, etc