Refrigeration Technician Job at Fresh Baguette, Germantown, MD

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  • Fresh Baguette
  • Germantown, MD

Job Description

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to eight retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Fresh Baguette's Maintenance team is expanding! We are looking for a skilled and experienced Refrigeration Technician to maintain our retail and production center facilities as we continue to expand across the DC, MD, VA area.

About the Role: Refrigeration Technician

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $28 – $36 per hour depending on experience and certifications
  • +$1 per hour evening shift differential
  • Top performers may progress beyond the range with proven expertise and added responsibilities
  • Health insurance after 90 days
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee discount
  • Growth opportunities

Requirements

  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer is made, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  • EPA 608 Universal Certification is mandatory.
  • NATE or HVAC Excellence Certification
  • Industrial Refrigeration or HVAC specialty is strongly preferred.
  • Associate Degree in HVAC-R, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical education.
  • 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.

Working Hours

  • Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week.
  • Flexible rotating shifts between:
    • Morning: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    • Evening: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Shift rotation is arranged within the maintenance team to ensure balanced coverage.

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.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Rotating shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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