Refrigeration Craftsman I

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks a Refrigeration Technician to troubleshoot and maintain refrigeration equipment at multiple schools. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of field experience.

You will respond to maintenance requests, operate a work truck, coordinate with staff, and maintain inventory and safety. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of common trade practices, safety precautions, and ability to use trade tools.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, and blueprints.
• Proficient with computers and job-related software.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain refrigeration equipment across assigned schools/facilities.
• Respond to maintenance requirements via work orders, preventive maintenance, and emergencies.
• Operate a work truck and coordinate with dispatch and staff.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Procure parts and services from vendors.
• Collaborate with school personnel on job requests and outcomes.

Skills

HVAC/R basics

Blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform work troubleshooting and assessing the need for maintenance, repair, modification, replacement, and installation of Refrigeration equipment.

Essential Functions

• Respond to the maintenance requirements of assigned schools/facilities in a geographic zone through work orders, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency calls, etc.
• Operate a work truck.
• Communicates with dispatch, other craftsmen, supervisor, and administrative staff.
• Communicate and coordinate work with other trades, as necessary.
• Collaborate with school personnel regarding job requests andoutcomes.
• Operate tools and equipment associated with the trade.
• Maintain accurate work order records and parts inventory.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace.
• Procure parts and services withvendors.
• Perform related work as required.

Duties Assigned To Specific Job Functions

• Installation of new or repair of related trade equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain refrigeration equipment; maintain records and files; prepare reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance as required or as requested by manufacturers' recommendations.
• Locating, ordering, and installation of defective parts.
• Verify equipment operations and make necessary repairs according to manufacturers' recommendations.
• Troubleshoot food safety concerns and make necessary corrections.
• Work intensely with the supervisor to ensure the equipment is operating according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain and repair the following but not limited to; Walk-in freezers, Walk-in refrigerators, reach-in freezers and refrigerators, pass-thru refrigerators, milk coolers, merchandisers, serving line coolers and freezers, cold tables, ice machines, residential and commercial refrigerators.
• Maintain, repair, and rebuild various components encompassing the HVAC atmosphere.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and safety precautions of a trade; knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; ability to use and operate tools and machinery associated with trade; thorough knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with the trade; ability to plan, organize and successfully complete multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects; ability to provide and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; ability to estimate material and time required for various jobs; ability to interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, etc.; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates. Proficient in the use of computers and job-related software.

Education And Experience

Required: High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of 1 year of work experience in the field or completion of a certificated vocational program.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, reaching, and driving. Occasional sitting, balancing, kneeling, and crawling Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, fumes, gases, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, electric current, moving mechanical parts, etc., and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and over 50 pounds occasionally. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

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Salary Range: From/To

Hourly rate range: $20.66-$30.14

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

Hourly rate range: $20.66-$30.14

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

• VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
• Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U11

FTE 1.000

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.