Equipment Specialist - Food Service

Food Service Equipment Technician

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

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. 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.