Jacksonville hiring runs through the port: refrigerated cargo at the terminals, cold storage warehouses feeding Southeast distribution, and Winn-Dixie's regional DC. Florida's average for refrigeration technicians, mechanics, and engineers sits at $56,000, mid-pack nationally, though port and industrial ammonia work pushes above that. EPA 608 certification is federal law before you touch refrigerant; Florida licensing is handled at the state contractor level, so check the state license requirements guide before you commit to a path.
Who Hires Here
Jacksonville Employers
Lineage LogisticsCold Storage
Large-format warehouse refrigeration; ammonia engine room experience moves you up fast.
AmericoldCold Storage
Distribution-scale cold storage sites with rotating and on-call coverage.
Crowley MaritimeMarine / Reefer
Refrigerated container and cargo work tied to the Port of Jacksonville.
Orange Park, Fernandina Beach, Brunswick, Daytona Beach, and Gainesville all pull from the same tech pool, so a Jacksonville-based service route often crosses the Georgia line.
Common Questions
Jacksonville Refrigeration FAQ
What do refrigeration techs make in Jacksonville?
Florida's average across refrigeration technicians, mechanics, and engineers is $56,000. Port and ammonia cold storage roles at Lineage and Americold typically pay above that; light commercial grocery service typically pays below it.
Do I need a license to work in Jacksonville?
EPA 608 is required everywhere in the U.S. before you handle refrigerant. Florida handles HVAC/refrigeration licensing at the state contractor level rather than by city, so verify your class in the state license requirements guide.
Can I get hired here with no experience?
Jacksonville's cold storage and port employers run enough volume to carry helpers, which is the realistic entry route if you have EPA 608 and a clean driving record. Start with the how to become a refrigeration technician path.
