Utility Technician (HVAC)

Utility HVAC Technician

Conagra Brands is looking for a Utility HVAC Technician at our Fort Madison, IA Manufacturing Plant. The purpose of the position is to operate systems, provide technical support to maintain the system's performance reliability, basic operations and modify controls and systems to meet customer requests.

You will work a continuous shift operation. Conagra Brands offers a starting wage of $31.95 per hour, increasing to $33.96 per hour upon certification, with shift differentials of $0.45 for 2nd and $1.00 for 3rd. Conagra Brands offers overtime after 8 hours, 1.5x pay on your 6th day and 2x pay on your 7th day.

You will report to the Senior Facilities Specialist and responsibilities include:

• Refrigeration systems (supporting the Process Safety Management Program on the plants ammonia refrigeration system)
• HVAC systems
• Compressed Air Systems
• Steam Boiler Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• All other responsibilities outlined in skill block

You have a minimum of:

• 3 or more years of experience OR an HVAC certification/diploma or completed apprenticeship program AND 1 year of HVAC field experience.
• Experience in team processes, interpersonal communications, team building, facilitation, and self-management skills.
• Must have the required Universal EPA certification for handling refrigerants
• RETA certification preferred.
• Ability to work 8 hour swing shifts with ability to cover up 16 hours during absences

Conagra Brands in Fort Madison offers:

• Annual wage increases
• $175 monthly Company contribution to pension
• 3% Company match to 401(k); 100% immediately vested
• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO starting at $34.51 per weekly payroll deduction
• Plus Dental, Vision, Life, STD and more!

Conagra Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Anticipated Close Date:
August 7, 2026

Location:

Fort Madison, Iowa