Refrigeration/Appliance Technician
Township High School District 214, Arlington Heights, IL, United States
Job Title:
Refrigeration/Appliance Technician (CM/FVEC)
Hours:
40 hours/week.
Grade:
III (MMS31). Effective: April 24, 2026.
Salary:
Grade I, MMS31, Step 1, $32.34.
Assignment:
12 Month.
General Responsibilities
Perform specialized refrigeration and food service equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and new installation tasks to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public. Maintain, operate, and upgrade the building automation system (BAS). Coordinate operation and maintenance of the District's two‑way radio communication program. Provide specialized skills not ordinarily available from the buildings' maintenance staff in the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of District equipment and facilities. Work with other divisions as directed. Communicate knowledge and work with building personnel in the performance of their duties.
Qualifications
Maintained regular attendance with no occurrences of attendance abuse during the previous two years as described in Article 13 Section E of the current agreement.
Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding with students, staff, and the general public.
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.
Must have an appropriate and valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Must have a current proper refrigerant handling license with the classification of Universal Technician.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to perform specialized refrigeration and cooling tasks for the corrective and preventive maintenance of refrigerators, freezers, other refrigeration equipment, and food service equipment as well as installation of new equipment.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for the complete operation of the BAS, including but not limited to programming and maintenance.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for reading and understanding blueprints, drawings, and schematics to perform troubleshooting and installations.
Must be able to demonstrate the use and performance of Operations technologies.
Must have experience in refrigeration and cooling maintenance typical of those found in District 214.
Must be able to demonstrate the safe and efficient use of all tools, equipment, machines, and technologies of the refrigeration division.
Must have completed District‑recognized courses in Plumbing 1, Electricity 1, Steam Plant 1, Blueprint Reading, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 1, Electricity 2, Electrical Lab 1, Brazing and Soldering, and a District‑recognized program in refrigeration and cooling technical training.
Employees are encouraged to enhance their qualifications by participating in the OJT program.
Position Expectations
Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to perform specialized refrigeration and cooling maintenance tasks including but not limited to installation and maintenance of domestic and commercial refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, refrigeration systems, food service equipment, appliances, refrigerated drinking fountains, and window air conditioners.
Maintain the knowledge, skills, and the physical ability required for the complete operation of the BAS, coordination of the District's two‑way radio communication program, evaluation and prioritization of job assignments, material and time requirements, personnel needs, and special equipment necessary to complete assignments.
Assist the Buyer in maintaining records, inventory, and supplies, use and performance of Operations technologies, keep a current proper refrigerant handling license and valid driver's license with a safe driving record, complete specialized tasks not ordinarily performed by the buildings’ maintenance staff, ensure assigned vehicles and equipment are properly maintained, cooperate with others in maintaining, repairing, and remodeling District facilities, work with and direct others in completion of job assignments as well as train others in operation and repair of District facilities and equipment, keep supervisors informed on status of job assignments, develop, implement, and maintain an approved preventive maintenance program, observe potential trouble spots in operation of building systems and equipment to prevent failure or breakdown, comply with required codes, perform snow removal and salting occasionally, perform tasks in appropriate amount of time, identify safety and health problems, project a positive image of the District, report misuses and needed repairs to the supervisor, participate in District‑sponsored training programs, communicate electronically, and perform additional related duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Refrigeration/Appliance Technician (CM/FVEC)
Hours:
40 hours/week.
Grade:
III (MMS31). Effective: April 24, 2026.
Salary:
Grade I, MMS31, Step 1, $32.34.
Assignment:
12 Month.
General Responsibilities
Perform specialized refrigeration and food service equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and new installation tasks to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public. Maintain, operate, and upgrade the building automation system (BAS). Coordinate operation and maintenance of the District's two‑way radio communication program. Provide specialized skills not ordinarily available from the buildings' maintenance staff in the maintenance, repair, and upgrading of District equipment and facilities. Work with other divisions as directed. Communicate knowledge and work with building personnel in the performance of their duties.
Qualifications
Maintained regular attendance with no occurrences of attendance abuse during the previous two years as described in Article 13 Section E of the current agreement.
Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding with students, staff, and the general public.
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.
Must have an appropriate and valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Must have a current proper refrigerant handling license with the classification of Universal Technician.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to perform specialized refrigeration and cooling tasks for the corrective and preventive maintenance of refrigerators, freezers, other refrigeration equipment, and food service equipment as well as installation of new equipment.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for the complete operation of the BAS, including but not limited to programming and maintenance.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for reading and understanding blueprints, drawings, and schematics to perform troubleshooting and installations.
Must be able to demonstrate the use and performance of Operations technologies.
Must have experience in refrigeration and cooling maintenance typical of those found in District 214.
Must be able to demonstrate the safe and efficient use of all tools, equipment, machines, and technologies of the refrigeration division.
Must have completed District‑recognized courses in Plumbing 1, Electricity 1, Steam Plant 1, Blueprint Reading, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 1, Electricity 2, Electrical Lab 1, Brazing and Soldering, and a District‑recognized program in refrigeration and cooling technical training.
Employees are encouraged to enhance their qualifications by participating in the OJT program.
Position Expectations
Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary to perform specialized refrigeration and cooling maintenance tasks including but not limited to installation and maintenance of domestic and commercial refrigerators, freezers, icemakers, refrigeration systems, food service equipment, appliances, refrigerated drinking fountains, and window air conditioners.
Maintain the knowledge, skills, and the physical ability required for the complete operation of the BAS, coordination of the District's two‑way radio communication program, evaluation and prioritization of job assignments, material and time requirements, personnel needs, and special equipment necessary to complete assignments.
Assist the Buyer in maintaining records, inventory, and supplies, use and performance of Operations technologies, keep a current proper refrigerant handling license and valid driver's license with a safe driving record, complete specialized tasks not ordinarily performed by the buildings’ maintenance staff, ensure assigned vehicles and equipment are properly maintained, cooperate with others in maintaining, repairing, and remodeling District facilities, work with and direct others in completion of job assignments as well as train others in operation and repair of District facilities and equipment, keep supervisors informed on status of job assignments, develop, implement, and maintain an approved preventive maintenance program, observe potential trouble spots in operation of building systems and equipment to prevent failure or breakdown, comply with required codes, perform snow removal and salting occasionally, perform tasks in appropriate amount of time, identify safety and health problems, project a positive image of the District, report misuses and needed repairs to the supervisor, participate in District‑sponsored training programs, communicate electronically, and perform additional related duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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