Maintenance - Refrigeration/Kitchen Equipment

250-day contract with Alpine School District until July 1, 2027. Starting August 3, 2026. 8 hours per day. Hourly rate: $28.32 - $31.82 depending on qualifications and experience.

About the Role

The Refrigeration / Kitchen Equipment Specialist is responsible for providing refrigeration and kitchen equipment services, including guiding assigned workers, ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards, identifying repair and replacement needs, maintaining refrigeration systems, and supporting other skilled trades.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints, schematics, and drawings for existing and proposed electrical systems to identify locations and determine efficient installation.
• Confers with immediate supervisor and assists in coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities to ensure proper and efficient maintenance and repair of District buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Coordinates with administration and other trades to complete projects and work orders efficiently.
• Diagnoses causes of problems or failures in refrigeration systems and kitchen equipment to identify repair or replacement needs.
• Fabricates equipment parts to meet specialty needs or replace discontinued/unavailable parts.
• Implements assigned programs or projects (e.g., inspection schedules, preventive maintenance programs) to conform to established guidelines.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and work order status for decision-making and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects completed work (e.g., heating units, ventilation units) to ensure quality standards are met and identify preventive maintenance requirements.
• Installs refrigeration equipment and systems to provide enhanced or upgraded capabilities.
• Maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment to ensure availability in safe operating condition.
• Maintains files and records (e.g., time sheets, inventory, work orders, repair manuals) for up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Monitors contract work to ensure contract terms are fulfilled and work standards are met.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars to convey or gather information required for job functions.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance to ensure the ongoing functioning of refrigeration systems and kitchen equipment.
• Prepares reports and written materials (e.g., EPA logs, repair logs) to document activities or convey information.
• Procures equipment and supplies to maintain availability for efficient job completion.
• Repairs refrigeration systems, components, and obsolete equipment to provide comfort within facilities.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Trains assigned personnel on procedures for refrigeration equipment repair to develop professional and safety awareness skills.
• Transports tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure availability at job sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• Age 16 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CFC Certification preferred.

Pay

Hourly rate: $28.32 - $31.82 depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

250-day contract (August 3, 2026 – July 1, 2027). 8 hours per day.