REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Position Type: Maintenance/Operations Date Posted: 2/24/2025 Location: Food Service Date Available: UPON HIRE Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Posting: AP6572 Location: Food Service Position: Refrigeration Technician Rate: Maintenance - JOURNEYMAN (with state license) Hours: 8 Hours, Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM. Calendar: 260-Day Notes: The position of Refrigeration and Kitchen Equipment Technician is done for the purpose of repairing, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting and preventative/planned maintenance of district mechanical equipment including commercial coolers and freezers, dish washers and commercial food equipment in the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational/Trade school certification in the HVAC and refrigeration field or five years of successful recent experience in the HVAC/Refrigeration field. Either already possess or demonstrate ability to obtain within 90 days: 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 Experience Required: Five years 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 and three years working experience as a journeyman in related job functions. Experience in refrigeration components, controls, and operations required. Demonstrated leadership skills. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: 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. Benefits and Wages Refer to the Maintenance, Warehouse, Print Shop Employees-IUOE agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here. Additional Information for External Candidates Your application remains active for two years for selected positions. Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email. Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as new employment history or references. For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at Attachment(s): Refrigeration and Kitchen Equipment Technician.pdf

Created: 2026-03-10