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How much do ice box jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for ice box in the United States is $15.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Ice Box technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ice Box technician, you need a solid understanding of refrigeration principles, mechanical aptitude, and typically a relevant technical certification or HVAC training. Familiarity with refrigeration tools, diagnostic equipment, and systems like refrigerant recovery units is important. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with clients set top technicians apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient repairs, maintaining safety standards, and providing reliable service in temperature-sensitive environments.

What are the typical responsibilities of an Ice Box technician in a commercial setting?

As an Ice Box technician in a commercial environment, your primary duties include installing, maintaining, and repairing ice storage units and related refrigeration systems. You will regularly perform inspections to ensure optimal performance, diagnose mechanical or electrical issues, and respond to emergency repair requests. Collaboration with facility managers and other maintenance staff is common, and you'll need to keep detailed records of service activities for compliance and operational efficiency. This role often requires a strong understanding of refrigeration principles and adherence to safety standards.

What are ice box jobs?

Ice box jobs typically refer to positions involving the handling, maintenance, or delivery of ice boxes or refrigeration units, especially in industries like food service, logistics, or hospitality. Workers may be responsible for cleaning, stocking, transporting, or repairing ice boxes to ensure proper cooling and preservation of perishable goods. These roles require attention to detail, physical stamina, and adherence to safety standards. The term 'ice box' can also sometimes refer to historical jobs before modern refrigeration, where ice delivery workers provided blocks of ice for household or commercial use.

What is the difference between Ice Box vs Cold Storage Technician?

AspectIce BoxCold Storage Technician
CredentialsBasic refrigeration knowledge, sometimes no formal certificationRefrigeration or HVAC certification often required
Work EnvironmentResidential or small commercial settings, simple refrigeration unitsIndustrial or commercial cold storage facilities, complex systems
Industry UsageCommon in households, small businessesUsed in food processing, warehouses, and large-scale storage

The main difference between an Ice Box and a Cold Storage Technician lies in complexity and environment. Ice Boxes are simple refrigeration units used mainly in homes, while Cold Storage Technicians handle complex refrigeration systems in industrial settings. The latter typically require specialized certifications and work in larger facilities, reflecting their advanced technical skills.

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Infographic showing various Ice Box job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,936 per year, or $15.4 per hour.
ICE CREAM SPECIALIST- Store 015

ICE CREAM SPECIALIST- Store 015

United Dairy Farmers

West Chester, OH

$11.50 - $13.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago


United Dairy Farmers rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 47 rated convenience stores


Job description

Position Title:  Ice Cream Specialist (Ice Cream DipClerk)

Reports to:       Store Manager

Schedule:          Part Time (25 hours or less per week); may work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift       

Pay Range:          $11.50/hr - $13.50/hr

NOTE: You must be at least 16 years old to work at United Dairy Farmers.

Position Description: The primary responsibility of a Ice Cream Specialist at United Dairy Farmers is to provide outstanding service to every Guest by following the five phases of The Hi Five Guest Experience. The Ice Cream Specialist primary responsibility is for making hand-dipped, cones, shakes, malts as well as food service items for Guests.  In addition, this role is responsible for following company policy to ensure the safe and efficient operation of his or her shift as well as carrying out his or her job in an honest and ethical manner, complying with all laws and regulations, and all company policies and requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Overall Guest Services: Provide the signature UDF Hi Five Guest Experience; greet Guests with a warm, authentic hello, ensure store is prepared and ready for Guests at all times, anticipate needs of Guests and provide assistance to ensure each Guest leaves satisfied with the intention to return to our store.
  • DipSide Guest Services: Preparation of shakes/malts, cups/cones of ice cream/yogurt, sundaes, sodas and "hand-packed" containers.
  • Efficient Operation of Point of Sale System and Gas Console:  Properly authorizing and control gas sales, accurately register all transactions, handling coins/currency/checks/credit card transactions/coupons/food stamps and making change.
  • Stocking Merchandise: Keep shelves, displays, milk box and freezers filled and faced, ensure dip cabinet is filled and appears presentable to our Guests; ensure coffee pots and ice dispensers are full, ensure the proper rotation of stock and check for out of code dates.
  • Security: Maintain awareness of all Guests in the store/on the lot to minimize shop-lifting and gas drive-offs, control cash levels in the register by using proper "drop" procedures, doing vendor log-in and following all steps in the Tobacco/Alcohol Management and Robbery/Violence Deterrence programs.
  • Maintenance: Ensure the store and parking lot are kept in a safe, clean and organized condition; keep store equipment clean; monitor product and refrigeration equipment temperatures.
  • Reporting: Accurate completion of time records and the Customer First Document.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to speak, hear and understand spoken English well enough to communicate effectively with customers.
  • Ability to see well enough to operate store equipment, including POS terminal, gas console, check identification documents and to use price book.
  • Ability to understand operating instructions for store equipment and to operate all store equipment.
  • Ability to prepare DipSide items using supplies located in the dip cabinets.
  • Ability to handle coins, currency, checks, credit transactions, coupons and food stamps, recognize denominations and accurately make change.
  • Ability to recognize numbers, count and do arithmetic well enough to complete required records.
  • Ability to move merchandise from storage to shelves/displays/freezers/milk box and place for proper display.
  • Ability to clean counters and other surfaces.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to temperatures as low as –30 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 2 minutes.
  • Ability to tolerate exposure to temperatures as low as +33 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 10 minutes.
  • Ability to raise at least 10 pounds from floor level to a height of 5 feet.
  • Ability to place an 8” x 10” x 10” package weighing 21 pounds into a dip cabinet, the top of which is 3 feet above the floor.

Notice:

The lists of ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for this position are not exhaustive but are believed to be accurate at the time of publication. Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time without notice and to require that other tasks be performed when necessary (for example in response to emergencies, changes in personnel, changes in workload or technical developments).


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About United Dairy Farmers

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United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is a renowned name in the convenience store industry based in Cincinnati, Ohio, US. Founded in 1940, UDF spearheaded the concept of the “convenience store” by introducing an array of products beyond dairy staples. While the company's cornerstone product is its homemade ice cream, UDF also provides a variety of offerings like coffee, donuts, milk, and gasoline. Preserving family values at its core, UDF strives to provide friendly, personal service often missing from modern, impersonal businesses. The company’s mission is to make their every customer’s day a little easier and a lot nicer, asserting their forward-thinking vision while cherishing their well-rooted heritage.

Industry

Retail

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Cincinnati, OH, US

Year founded

1940

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