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
