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Simplot

Refrigeration Operator (Crew D)

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

The refrigeration operator is a member of the maintenance team, which includes wet end mechanics ... Must possess or obtain in first week of job a Simplot forklift license. * Must become certified in ...

Simplot

Refrigeration Operator (Crew D)

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

The refrigeration operator is a member of the maintenance team, which includes wet end mechanics ... Must possess or obtain in first week of job a Simplot forklift license. * Must become certified in ...

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Boiler & Refrigeration Operator

Washburn, ME

$20/hr

Boiler & Refrigeration Operator Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 43026 About the ... Hold a High-Pressure (HP) Permit or HP License, with the ability to obtain a Maine Class 4 ...

TH Medical

Refrigeration Mechanic

Detroit, MI

... First Class Refrigeration or Unlimited Journeyman's License required. 4. City of Detroit Unlimited Refrigeration Mechanic's license. 5. Must be licensed to add refrigerant compounds to equipment.

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How much do first class refrigeration operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for first class refrigeration operator in the United States is $25.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between First Class Refrigeration Operator vs Refrigeration Technician?

AspectFirst Class Refrigeration OperatorRefrigeration Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a First Class Refrigeration Operator license or certificationOften requires a Refrigeration Technician certification or license
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, commercial refrigeration systems, often in large facilities or plantsMaintenance and repair of refrigeration systems across various settings
Employer & IndustryUsed in industries like food processing, cold storage, and manufacturingEmployed in HVAC/R service companies, industrial facilities, and maintenance

While both roles involve refrigeration systems, a First Class Refrigeration Operator primarily focuses on operating and monitoring large-scale refrigeration equipment, often requiring specific licensing. Refrigeration Technicians tend to perform repairs and maintenance across a broader range of systems. The roles overlap in credentials and work environments, but their primary responsibilities differ.

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Infographic showing various First Class Refrigeration Operator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,458 per year, or $25.7 per hour.
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Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Detroit, MI • On-site

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Re-posted 23 days ago

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6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 344 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

725th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Summary Description

Responsible for the operation of the boilers, chillers, and associated equipment according to established policies and procedures, and in compliance with OEM, regulatory, and code requirements. 

  • Performs teardown and reassembling of boilers and chillers for regulatory inspections. 
  • Monitors the HVAC of the building and equipment through the use of the Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System. Responds to alarms as appropriate. Initiates corrective action as needed. Maintains competency in the use of the Metasys program.
  • Monitors the Notifire fire alarm panel along with the fire alarm computer, and directs Plant Operations staff to alarm locations when the fire alarm is activated. Notifies management of any trouble or alarm conditions as needed. Maintains competency in the use of the Notifire System.
  • Monitors and operates the Swisslog tube system computer. Responds to alarms as appropriate. Initiates corrective action as needed.
  • When office staff are not available, the engineer is responsible for answering the department’s phone and responding with appropriate action. If service is being asked for, the request will be entered into the work order log, radioed to the appropriate staff member, and a work order generated in the AIMS system.  
  • At management’s discretion, performs other related duties to support the function of the Plant Operations Department.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  High school diploma or equivalent.
2.  City of Detroit 2nd Class Engineers License

3.  City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator License  

Skills Required

1.  Ability to read, write, speak English and follow oral and written instructions.
2.  Competent computer skills to operate the equipment within the Summary Description.
3.  Ability to use tools necessary to the function of the job.
4.  Knowledge of supplies, materials, parts substitutions, codes and equipment records in order to make sound decisions regarding repair work.

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