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
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Start up, test and observe systems to ensure proper function for its operating life
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Service & maintain existing systems
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Follow refrigeration piping best practices, keeping up on industry standards
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Troubleshoot refrigeration systems with different needs
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Replace faulty refrigeration parts
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Answer any questions that stores may have about their refrigeration systems
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Under minimal supervision, perform advanced refrigeration maintenance and repair at stores
- Direct and oversee the work of contractors
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Previous experience working with refrigeration systems
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Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical instructions
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Ability to use various tools without needing supervision
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Excellent communication skills
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Proven ability to work independently
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Experience in performing advanced refrigeration diagnosis, maintenance, and repair
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Electrical and mechanical skills are a plus
- Ability to accommodate overnight travel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Must be able to climb stairs, bend, kneel, twist, reach, and pull frequently
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Must be able to lift items more than 50 lbs. occasionally, 25 lbs. frequently, and 10 – 20 lbs. continuously
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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Exposure to varying temperatures depending on building:
- Some jobs occur in room temperature rooms, 60°F - 85°F
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Some jobs occur in refrigerated rooms, 28°F - 45°F
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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:
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Work 47 hours per week
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No ammonia exposure
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Traveling 2-3 days per week
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Paid mileage
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$50 per diem while overnight
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$115 Hotel per diem while overnight
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Wage starting at $24/hr with top wage at $47
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Pre-Employment work screen and background check required
LOCATION:
This position will be based out of our Distribution Center Complex in Boone, IA.
BENEFITS:
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Saturdays off
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Paid Holidays
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Bereavement Leave
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Flexible Scheduling
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Employee Discount
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Weekly Pay
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On-the-job, paid training
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Comprehensive Medical/Rx
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Health Savings Account
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Flex Spending Account - Medical
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Dental and Vision Insurance
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Company Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance/AD&D
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Supplemental Life Insurance
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Long Term Disability
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Critical Illness Insurance
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Accident Insurance
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401(l) Retirement Planning (With company match)
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Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
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Student Loan Paydown Program
For more information, please call Bret Grimes at (515)-317-9119 or Blake Linsenmeyer at (515)-758-4131.
