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Ammonia/Refrigeration APPRENTICE

Conagra Brands

Troy, OHFull-time$35/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$35/hr
Location
Troy, OH
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

HVAC CertificationsLOTO/PIT/Confined Space CertificationHAZMAT Training

Job overview

The Ammonia/Refrigeration Apprentice works with the plant facilities team to maintain and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment, including ammonia systems. The role includes troubleshooting, system checks, scheduled maintenance, and repairs to boilers, compressors, and related plant systems. The posting lists a starting rate of $35 per hour, with pay based on program progression, and requires a high school diploma or GED; refrigeration maintenance experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced TroubleshootingHVACPlant SafetyGMPMaterial Safety Data SheetsLOTOPITConfined Space SafetyRespirator UseHAZMATIIAR/RETA GuidelinesPSM Guidelines

Qualifications

HVAC CertificationsLOTO/PIT/Confined Space CertificationHAZMAT TrainingHigh School Diploma or GED2 Years Refrigeration Maintenance Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Shift: 4: 30 AM-4:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $35.00 an hour

Essential Job Functions:

  • Reports to the Plant Facilities Manager.

  • Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime, hours are 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 a.m or 4:30am - 4pm, schedule of 2/3, 3/2, 2/3.

  • Pay rate based on program progression - Starting at $35.

  • Work with facilities team when help is needed.

  • Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met.

  • Read blueprints, drawings, and plans.

  • Knowledge of Planned Maintenance

  • Complete work/purchase order requests.

  • Responsible moving up to 50 lbs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants following safety standards.

  • Perform daily checks on all refrigeration systems/equipment.

  • Lead the refrigeration team to accomplish tasks or resolve issues.

  • Replace and repair boilers, ammonia system, coolers, compressors, and HVAC systems.

  • Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers.

  • Change and clean filters promptly.

  • Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems (e.g., condensers, traps, and filtrations).

  • Requisition parts and supplies.

  • Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools according to procedure.

  • Complete required paperwork promptly.

  • Repair, support, replace and modify machinery, wiring, piping.

  • Maintain and complete all required documentation following OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements (e.g., logs, records, and checklist).

  • Complete other tasks as assigned.

  • Willing to travel to trainings as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Advanced troubleshooting skills.

  • Must have HVAC certifications

  • Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP's.

  • Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

  • LOTO/PIT/confined space certified.

  • Be respirator trained.

  • HAZMAT trained & a member of the HAZMAT team.

  • Knowledge of IIAR.RETA and PSM Guidelines

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience preferred: Minimum 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience. Commercial HVAC and Industrial experience preferred.

Anticipated Close Date: October 26, 2026

Location: Troy, Ohio

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

  • Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

  • Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,423 open HVAC Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35/hr
  • Ohio median$28–35/hr38 hourly ranges
  • US median$29–41/hr618 hourly ranges

This rate, $35/hr, is 7% above the Ohio median midpoint ($33/hr) — in the middle half of HVAC Technician hourly ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open HVAC Technician jobs in Ohio and 1,423 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
HVAC Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (918 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 655 of the 1,423 open HVAC Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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