Miami work runs through PortMiami's import/export perishables trade, so most openings sit in cold storage handling seafood and tropical produce in Doral, Hialeah, and Homestead rather than grocery rack service. Florida licenses HVAC and refrigeration contractors at the state level, and you still need EPA 608 certification to touch refrigerant anywhere. Statewide pay averages around $56,000, roughly mid-pack against the national salary ranking by state.
Who's Hiring
Employers in the Metro
Lineage LogisticsCold Storage
Public refrigerated warehousing tied to the port's perishables flow.
AmericoldCold Storage
Large-scale cold storage running ammonia and CO2 refrigeration plants.
Seaboard MarineImport/Export
Reefer container and seafood cold chain out of PortMiami.
US FoodsDistribution
Foodservice distribution center with refrigerated fleet and racks.
Breaking In Here
The port and warehouse operators hire helpers and apprentices onto industrial systems, which is a faster door than grocery service if you pair a helper role with your 608. If you're coming in cold, start with the no-experience hiring guide.
Common Questions
Miami Refrigeration FAQ
How much do refrigeration techs make in Miami?
Florida's statewide average is about $56,000 a year, and Miami's port-driven cold storage roles with on-call and overtime can push individual pay above that. See the overtime and on-call pay guide for how the extras stack.
Do I need a license to work in Miami?
You need EPA 608 to handle refrigerant everywhere, and Florida licenses HVAC/refrigeration contractors at the state level; check the state license requirements guide before you apply.
What kind of systems will I work on in Miami?
Expect industrial ammonia and CO2 plants and reefer container systems at PortMiami cold storage far more than supermarket rack work, given the seafood and produce import trade in Doral and Hialeah.
