Refrigeration and Food Service Equipment Maintenance Technician

University of North Carolina Wilmington

$57,100 - $63,439

paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

United States, North Carolina, Wilmington

Feb 26, 2026

Posting Details

Benefits of Working at UNCW	Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range	$57,100 - $63,439
Recruitment Range Details	The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.
Vacancy Number	S02787
Position Title	Facility Maint Tech-Mech Trade
Working Title	Refrigeration and Food Service Equipment Maintenance Technician
Competency Level	Advanced
Home Department	Physical Plant - 35210
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The primary purpose of the Physical Plant is to maintain the building, grounds, and infrastructure of the UNCW campus so that it is safe, reliable, clean, and attractive. This includes departments such as HVAC, Electric, Plumbing, Landscaping, Housekeeping, Motor Pool, Food Services Maintenance, Carpentry, Paint and Roofing, Fire Alarm and Physical Security and Access and Locksmith Services. Food Services Maintenance, a unit within the UNCW Physical Plant, provides a number of retail and transportation services for the entire university community. The operations directly promote and support the campus's mission by providing service excellence and operational efficiency to a sustainable campus that is attractive, functional, and, above all, safe. Food Services Maintenance Operations include: Campus Dining (contracted to Aramark). UNCW Bookstore (contracted to Barnes and Noble College Bookstores Inc.). One Card (ID Card); Parking and Transportation. Licensing & Trademarks; Campus ATMs. Faculty/Staff Textbook Scholarship Program.
College	Facilities - 35200 College
College/School Information
University Information	The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace	Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position	The Refrigeration and Food Service Equipment Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repairs on Food Services refrigeration units, both portable and stationary. Responsibilities Include: Troubleshooting and repairing a variety of food service equipment along with limited repairs to electric and gas appliances. Inspecting all food service equipment as necessary. Interacting with the campus community as an Food Services Maintenance customer service representative. Estimating cost, time, and materials of work and repairs. Maintaining records and retrieving data related to work performed using systems: Prepares reports. Provides instruction as needed. Analyzing and responding appropriately to emergency situations. Performing other duties as assigned. *This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions, even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience	Refrigeration certification and two or more years of journeyman-level experience in the refrigeration and food service equipment repair and maintenance trade, along with basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and/or gas systems. CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Services Association) certification. Any combination of progressively responsible training and experience as a commercial refrigeration specialist and food service equipment repair and maintenance technician that demonstrates achievement of a journeyman skill level equivalent to that acquired through completion of a program for refrigeration and HVAC licensure.
Required Certifications or licensure	Valid EPA refrigerant certification and documented refrigeration technician certification. CFESA (Commercial Food Equipment Services Association) certification required within two years of service. Valid NC driver's license or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
FTE	1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year	12 Months
Work Days	Monday - Friday
Work Hours	7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Type of Position	Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number	7910
Job Posting Date	02/26/2026
Posting Close Date	03/12/2026
Number of Openings	Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants	PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Advanced level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement	UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38705