About Tweeton Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning

Les Tweeton and his son, Dan owned Tweeton Refrigeration business since 1991in Detroit Lakes, MN. Starting out as the “Commercial Refrigeration Experts” in the lakes area. Heating & Air Conditioning division was added later to become a premier Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning business that it is today.

In 2018 Tweeton Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning was acquired and became 100% Employee-owned company (ESOP). Being an Employee-Owned business, we instill in all employee as our Mission Statement states “To equip our employee owners with the resources to deliver value to our customer by providing prompt, reliable service and installation along with quality products”.

Tweeton installs and services supermarket refrigeration, ice machines, Walk-in coolers and freezers, bulk tanks and convenience store refrigeration and anything that cools. On the heating, ventilation and air condensing side we offer both residential heating, cooling, ground water source heat pump and air purification of the whole house along with commercial heating and cooling for any application.

Career Opportunities

Job Description:

Tweeton Refrigeration in Detroit Lakes MN is seeking an experienced HVAC Estimator/Project manager responsible for producing HVAC estimates and managing projects to completion.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Research and determine appropriate pricing for various materials, labor, and equipment
  • Provide knowledge and expertise of mechanical piping and sheet metal systems
  • Review and understand all of the project bid documents
  • Understand energy codes and specifications that may affect each project
  • Prepare proposal letter including scope of work, inclusions, exclusions and clarifications.
  • Locate, notify and send bid information to customers by due dates.
  • Daily interaction with subcontractors and customers
  • Assist field technicians with the estimate after bid award & at project completion
  • Consistent customer follow-up for feedback on bid / proposal
  • Maintain records of all completed estimates in an organized manner
  • Ability to maintain organization while multitasking in an extremely quick-paced environment
  • Work as a team and manage technicians on the job sites.

Preferred Requirements:

  • 2-3 years -HVAC estimating and sales experience
  • Experience in a variety of project types
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word) and comfortable with spreadsheets
  • Teachable / Trainable with the ability to receive constructive criticism
  • Clean driving record.

Tweeton Refrigeration offers excellent pay and an excellent benefits package including:

  • 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
  • Company provided vehicle
  • Company paid Health – Family, single or single + dependent insurance premium at 100%
  • Company paid single dental and vision insurance premium (employee pays difference for family)
  • 401k, 401k company match up to 4%, profit sharing, bonuses, paid time off, paid holidays, uniforms and life insurance.

Interested candidates send resume to Todd@redriverrefrig.com