Traveling Refrigeration Technician (Full-Time)

Fareway Stores, Inc.; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Saturdays off

Weekly Pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Flex Spending Account - Medical

Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Fareway Stores, Inc. is seeking a Traveling Refrigeration Technician based at our Boone, IA distribution center. You will install piping, start up and test refrigeration systems, and oversee repairs across our store network.

The role requires ability to read blueprints, travel overnight, and work independently while maintaining safety standards. Competitive pay starts at $24/hour with potential to reach $47/hour, plus mileage, per diem and hotel allowances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical instructions.
• Ability to use various tools without supervision.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Experience in advanced refrigeration diagnosis, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Refrigeration experience

Blueprint reading

Independent worker

Overnight travel

Electrical/mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Employee Type 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Flexible Scheduling
• Employee Discount
• Weekly Pay
• On-the-job, paid training
• 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
• 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.