Full-Time

Ammonia Technician

Food Distribution Center

Posted on 9/2/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$45.50 - $54.33/hr

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Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

In Person

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Excellent PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices
  • Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring
  • Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance procedures with ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Blueprint and schematic reading
  • Work order management
  • Industrial Electrical, Controls and Electronics
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs
  • National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • International Institute of Ammonia refrigeration (IIAR)
  • Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA)
Responsibilities
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment, including evaporators, compressors, condensers, vessel packages or piping systems
  • Participate in all aspects of Target’s Process Safety Management program (PSM)
  • Complete preventive maintenance
  • Complete corrective maintenance
  • Control, reset, repair or replace components
  • Clean, lubricate, and paint equipment
  • Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials, up to 480V
  • Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers)
  • Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematic
  • Develop work plans with peer technicians for emergency repair of critical assets
  • Perform technical training for other maintenance technicians and act as the trainer/advisor for Maintenance Technician Trainees
  • Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
  • Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
  • Ability to receive and maintain a RETA CARO certification
Desired Qualifications
  • Degree from a technical or community college, or accredited industrial maintenance certifications (PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, Robotics), with a focus in the Mechanical/Electrical fields
  • 4+ years of experience with an industrial ammonia refrigeration system
  • CARO and/or CIRO certified

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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