Service Technician

Service Technician Role

Pay: $23/Hour Location: Chicago, IL

Hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

As a Service Technician, you install, maintain, repair, and sometimes relocate our smart fridges. Each fridge has mechanical and technological components, and you will be proficient in both. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time, and driving within a 3.5‑hour radius on a weekly basis is expected. All applicants must pass a TSA Background Check for airport badging.

• Complete Department of Health inspections of fridges.
• Build and deploy fridges – install, move, and remove units.
• Conduct quarterly audits and preventive maintenance, checking on fridges.
• Perform other duties as needed, such as stocking or removing food on occasion.

• Ability to use hand tools such as drills and pliers.
• Familiarity with basic technology: use tracking apps and basic OS commands on the fridge.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Experience working with refrigerated vending machines – preferred.
• Basic experience with business applications.

• Stand for long periods of time (up to 10‑hour shifts).
• Lift and pull objects in excess of 100 lbs with assistance.
• Carry objects up to 50 + lbs frequently.

• Friendly: interact with customers with a ready smile and share the mission of making healthy food accessible.
• Organized: plan daily work orders efficiently.
• Problem Solver: view obstacles as challenges to overcome with creativity.
• Innovate & Elevate: collaborate cross‑functionally, actively learn, and contribute to the company’s bottom line.

• Enjoy free lunch every day ($4,000 annual value).
• Competitive salary with a 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.
• Full‑time hourly benefits: health, dental, vision, life, short‑term, and long‑term disability.
• Equity available after 1 year of employment.
• Generous sick leave and PTO policy.
• Paid holidays.
• $50 monthly cell phone credit.

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.