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Continuum Services

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Building Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$40 - $44/hr

Current City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator's License for all halogenated refrigerants * EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification * Evening, holiday, and weekend work as required ...

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Continuum Services

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Building Engineer

Detroit, MI · On-site

$40 - $44/hr

Current City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator's License for all halogenated refrigerants * EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal Certification * Evening, holiday, and weekend work as required ...

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DTE Energy

Operating Engineer Level 4

Detroit, MI

$44.90/hr

A high school diploma or GED, City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license and at least a 3rd Class Steam license are required * Four years' experience in plant operations, including two ...

DTE Energy

Operating Engineer Level 4

Detroit, MI · On-site

$44.90/hr

A high school diploma or GED, City of Detroit 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license and at least a 3rd Class Steam license are required * Four years' experience in plant operations, including two ...

Corewell Health

Boiler Operator

Trenton, MI · On-site

$30.61 - $36.84/hr

LIC-3rd Class Refrigeration Operator License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering ...

Spectrum Health

Boiler Operator

Trenton, MI

$30.61 - $36.84/hr

LIC-3rd Class Refrigeration Operator License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering ...

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Engineer -1st Class

Washington, DC

Operating and maintaining critical mechanical systems (working knowledge). * Comprehensive ... and refrigeration systems, including troubleshooting and energy optimization. * Practical ...

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Engineer -1st Class

Washington, DC

Operating and maintaining critical mechanical systems (working knowledge). * Comprehensive ... and refrigeration systems, including troubleshooting and energy optimization. * Practical ...

Koniag, Inc.

Engineer -1st Class

Washington, DC · On-site

$57.40 - $63/hr

Operating and maintaining critical mechanical systems (working knowledge). * Comprehensive ... and refrigeration systems, including troubleshooting and energy optimization. * Practical ...

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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.
Maintenance IV - Plant Operations

Maintenance IV - Plant Operations

Mosaic Life Care

Saint Joseph, MO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Vision, Life

Posted 23 days ago

Mosaic Life Care rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

566th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description


Works under the supervision of the Director and/or Manager. Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, large tonnage A/C equipment, auxiliary power plant equipment, air compressors, pumps, cooling towers, fans and associated equipment. Maintains a daily log of all operating equipment and medical gases. Operates emergency generators.
Responsibilities
  • Plan ahead for maintenance and repair of equipment. Ensure boilers are operating at correct pressure and steam flow, chiller at correct temperature and pressure, and maintaining logs.
  • Test and treat boiler feed water, cooling tower-condensing water and closed loop chilled water systems.
  • Isolate, trouble shoot and repair: pumps, steam turbines, fans, piping, valves, electro-pneumatic valves, motors, motor controllers, generators, diesel engines, HVAC systems, large tonnage chillers and all associated equipment.
  • Read gauge and log medical gas system pressure.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education
  • H.S. Diploma - Required

Work Experience
  • 3 Years - Verifiable experience operating high pressure boilers and chillers of 100 ton or more - Required

Licenses and Certifications
  • 1st Class High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer - Required within 1 1/2 Yrs
  • 1st Class Refrigeration Plant Operator License - Licensed from the City of St. Joseph MO - Required within 1 1/2 Yrs Or
  • 2nd Class Refrigeration Plant Operator License - Licensed from the City of St. Joseph MO - Required within 1 1/2 Yrs
  • EPA CFC - Refrigeration - Approved EPA CFC Certification is obtainable within 18 months - Required within 1 1/2 Yrs
  • Driver's License - Valid In State - Required within 90 Days
  • Driver's License - Valid In State - Missouri Class E Drivers License - Preferred Upon Hire

Travel Requirements
  • Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Qualifications
Skills and Abilities
Essential Technical/Motor Skills
  • Answer phone, adjust pneumatic controls of high pressure boilers and chillers, chemical meter test, use all hand and electrical tools, weld, cut, set equipment to close tolerance

Interpersonal Skills
  • Express ideas and thoughts, and electrical thinking ability.

Essential Physical Requirements
  • Plan events for daily PM's and repairs, take hourly readings, test and treat water in open and close systems, work on power plant equipment, repair pipe leaks, repair boilers, HVAC, chillers, motors, pumps, generators, operate high pressure boilers and large tonnage chillers and associated equipment, climbing ladders.

Essential Mental Abilities
  • Ability to read and understand technical documents and instructions.
  • Log equipment readings, transfer readings to numbers, follow equipment guidelines and operating instructions, mix and add chemicals, know equipment readings, limits and ranges, phone calls.

Essential Sensory Requirements
  • Read gauges, meters, water levels, blueprints, log; detect fire alarms, phones, equipment operations, verbal requests, tell if equipment is hot or cold; sense fire, detect wire color, resistors colors, etc.

Exposure to Hazards
  • Noise, chemicals, high-pressure steam, high voltage, explosive gases, heights to 25 ft.

Other Skills and Abilities
About Us
Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.
Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.

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