Traveling Refrigeration Technician (Full-Time)

Fareway Stores
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, short term disability, long term disability, employee discount
United States, Iowa, Boone
2300 Industrial Park Road (Show on map)
Feb 01, 2025
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, 60F - 85F Some jobs occur in refrigerated rooms, 28F - 45F Some jobs occur in freezer rooms, -20F - 0F 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