REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Position Overview

The position of Refrigeration and Kitchen Equipment Technician is aimed at repairing, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and performing preventative/planned maintenance on district mechanical equipment including commercial coolers and freezers, dishwashers, and commercial food equipment in the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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)

Experience

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

License, Certifications, Bonding, And/or Testing

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
• 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.