Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician

Job

Location:

Food Service

Position Type:
Maintenance/Operations

Date Posted: 2/24/2025

Date Available:

UPON HIRE

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Hours:

8 Hours, Monday – Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM.

Rate:
Maintenance - JOURNEYMAN (with state license)

Calendar: 260-Day

The position involves repairing, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and performing preventative/planned maintenance of district mechanical equipment, including commercial coolers, freezers, dishwashers, and commercial food equipment in the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational/Trade school certification in HVAC and refrigeration field or five years of successful recent experience in the HVAC/Refrigeration field.

• EPA Recognized Refrigerant Recovery License.
• DDC Control System Training/Certification.
• Low Voltage and/or Pneumatic Controls Training/Certification.
• WA Class IV Boiler License within 6 months of hire date.

• Five years of recent, successful, working experience in private enterprise or government agencies as a Low Temperature Refrigeration Technician or completion of an approved trade school or apprenticeship program.
• Three years of working experience as a journeyman in related job functions.
• Experience in refrigeration components, controls, and operations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Pre‑employment physical required upon consideration for the position (no cost to applicant).

• Candidate must attain a combined minimum of 70% on the scored interview questions, practical essay, and resume review to be deemed to have met the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Refer to the Maintenance, Warehouse, Print Shop Employees-IUOE agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.