Job Description

Location: Puyallup School District – Food Service Department
Position: Refrigeration Technician
Rate: Starting at $87,000 + depending on experience
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.

How to Apply