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SUMMARY

Installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains food service, refrigeration, and support equipment.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years experience in food service cooking and/or low temperature refrigeration equipment repair and maintenance, to include electrical, gas and plumbing installation and repair procedures
AND
Completion of a recognized trade training program in a related field or equivalent
Knowledge of applicable County, State, Federal electrical, safety, plumbing, and mechanical codes required.
40CFR Part 82, Subpart F Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I or Type II
Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions
Any equivalent combination of experience, training or education

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense) or submission of valid Fingerprint card.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
Post-offer/pre-employment physical examination and 75 lb lift test
AZ Department of Transportation (ADOT) medical certificate
Valid Arizona Driver’s license
MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Universal CFR certification

COMMENTS
Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Location:
Classification: Blue Collar
FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day
Work Calendar: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Equipment Specialist - Food Service (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)