Refrigeration Fitter

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Application open date: 10/6/25
Application close date: 10/20/25

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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BENEFITS

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Refrigeration Fitter inspects, installs, maintains, replaces, and makes a variety of repairs to refrigeration equipment.

The core duties will require a job incumbent:

- Inspects, installs, repairs, adjusts, and replaces compressors, coils, condensers, expansion valves, motors, and other components of various makes of walk-in refrigerators and freezers, commercial refrigerators, ice cream cabinets, beverage coolers, soda fountains, milk-shake machines, drinking fountains, and ice makers.

- Inventories refrigeration equipment and keeps records of make, model, location, and nature of repairs to each unit.

- May inspect major repairs performed by contractors and recommend approval of invoices for contract work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency.

NOTE: You MUST upload evidence of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency (i.e. scan or take a picture  of your documents) to your candidate profile, under “Other Documents.” Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit  https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies.

EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a recognized heating and air conditioning or refrigeration apprenticeship program; or six years of experience in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of commercial refrigeration or heating and air conditioning equipment, of which one year must have been at the journey-level.

SPECIAL:

- Possession of a certificate of competence of chlorofluorocarbon License type Universal in accordance with EPA Rule 608, Clean Air Act.

- A valid California Driver License

- Use of an automobile.

SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crawl, climb, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, balance, push, pull, and safely lift up to 100 pounds in inspecting or assisting projects when needed

- Ability to withstand low temperatures

- Ability to work safely in confined spaces

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of:

- Methods, tools, and materials used in refrigeration and large industrial cooling systems installation, repair, and maintenance

- Characteristics of a variety of equipment and materials, such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, receivers, expansion valves, heat exchangers, cooling systems, pumps, piping insulation, electric motors, and controls

- Safety practices and regulations pertaining to the refrigeration trade

Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to effectively:

- Keep accurate records

- Work effectively with contractors and District administrative and maintenance personnel Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions of refrigeration equipment

- Follow oral and written instructions

- Use and operate a computer, tablet, or other computing device

- Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications relating to refrigeration designs Operate electronic testing equipment such as meters, electronic scales, and related Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration equipment

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The assessment process for this classification will tentatively consist of a Written Test and a Performance Test. 

This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well-qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the online application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach evidence of graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net and @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'MyLAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Alex Herrera at a.herrera@lausd.net

APPLICATION PROCESS

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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