Traveling Refrigeration Technician (Full-Time)

JOB FUNCTION:

As a Traveling Refrigeration Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the ability to pipe, maintain and repair refrigeration throughout the Fareway Meat & Grocery network of stores.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Install piping and condensing units
• Start up, test and observe systems to ensure proper function for its operating life
• Service & maintain existing systems
• Follow refrigeration piping best practices, keeping up on industry standards
• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems with different needs
• Replace faulty refrigeration parts
• Answer any questions that stores may have about their refrigeration systems
• Under minimal supervision, perform advanced refrigeration maintenance and repair at stores
• Direct and oversee the work of contractors
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience working with refrigeration systems
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical instructions
• Ability to use various tools without needing supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently
• Experience in performing advanced refrigeration diagnosis, maintenance, and repair
• Electrical and mechanical skills are a plus
• Ability to accommodate overnight travel

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to climb stairs, bend, kneel, twist, reach, and pull frequently
• Must be able to lift items more than 50 lbs. occasionally, 25 lbs. frequently, and 10 - 20 lbs. continuously

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to varying temperatures depending on building:
• • Some jobs occur in room temperature rooms, 60°F - 85°F
  • Some jobs occur in refrigerated rooms, 28°F - 45°F
  • Some jobs occur in freezer rooms, -20°F - 0°F
• Campus warehouses have a noisy and busy environment; employees must always remain alert

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Work 47 hours per week
• No ammonia exposure
• Traveling 2-3 days per week
• Paid mileage
• $50 per diem while overnight
• $115 Hotel per diem while overnight
• Wage starting at $24/hr with top wage at $47
• Pre-Employment work screen and background check required

LOCATION:

This position will be based out of our Distribution Center Complex in Boone, IA.

BENEFITS:

• Saturdays off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Discount
• Weekly Pay
• On-the-job, paid training

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account - Medical
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance/AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• 401(l) Retirement Planning (With company match)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Student Loan Paydown Program

For more information, please call Bret Grimes at (515)-317-9119 or Blake Linsenmeyer at (515)-758-4131.

*EOE