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Fareway Stores, Inc.

Traveling Refrigeration Technician (Full-Time)

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What they do

A Refrigeration Technician installs and repairs refrigerators.

$52,234 / year median in Iowa

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Traveling Refrigeration Technician (Full-Time) Location

2300 Industrial Park Road, Boone, IA, 50036, United States

Job Category

refrigeration, maintenance, HVAC

Employee Type

Full Time

Description

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

Bereavement 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

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Bereavement/Mental Health Leave
  • Professional Development
  • Health Insurance