Service Technician: Chicago

Service Technician

Service Technician Role Pay: $23/Hour Location: Chicago, IL Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 PM In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Farmer's Fridge is on a mission to make it simple for everyone to eat well. We serve healthy, handcrafted meals and snacks from our growing network of 400+ software-enabled vending machines that we refer to as smart Fridges and our retail partners. We are striving to change the food system from the ground up one Fridge or delivery at a time. We are a team that cares about the business, the impact our product makes, and each other. We are data-driven, innovative, and quick to move on a good idea. We are looking for people who want to collaborate in an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture and have a passion to succeed. You'll get:

• Enjoy free Lunch every day! An annual value of $4,000!
• Competitive Salary & 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Traditional benefits for full-time hourly Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term, and Long Term Disability
• Equity available to full time employees after 1 year of employment
• Generous sick leave & PTO policy
• Paid holidays
• $50 monthly cell phone credit

About the Role

As a Service Technician, you install, maintain, repair, and sometimes move our smart fridges. Smart fridges have two components and you need to be proficient in both: mechanical and technological. This role does require travel at times (10%), as well as driving to locations within 3.5 hours on a weekly basis. Responsibilities as a Service Technician:

• Complete Department of Health Inspections of fridges
• Building out fridges for Deployment - Fridge Installations, Moves, and Removal
• Quarterly Audits of devices - Preventive maintenance, check on fridges
• Other Duties as needed (i.e. Stocking or Removing food on occasion)

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Ability to use hand tools such as drills and pliers
• Ability to use basic technology (use apps for tracking work, and execute basic commands on the OS at the fridge)
• Valid Driver's License, Good driving record
• Experience working with refrigerated vending machines - Preferred
• Basic experience working with business applications

Personal Characteristics

• Friendly. You will be interacting with current and potential customers. You need to have a ready smile and inclination to share the Farmer's Fridge mission of making healthy food accessible.
• Organization. You need to be able to plan your day so that work orders are completed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Problem Solver. You're the sort of person who views obstacles as exciting challenges to overcome. There isn't always a manual for the challenges you'll encounter and you need to figure them out.
• Innovate & Elevate. We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow, and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company's bottom line. You can also impact your bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

Farmer's Fridge is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.