Utility Technician; HVAC

Shift: various start times-various end times. Hourly Rate: $31.95 an hour

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 $27.69 per weekly payroll deduction
• Plus Dental, Vision, Life, STD and more!

Apply online at  Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Anticipated Close Date:
January 23, 2026 |

Location:

Fort Madison, Iowa

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

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.