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 personnel@puyallupsd.org