Refrigeration Technician

Keep it cool, buddy.

education requirements

HS/GED and Certification

expected salary range

$30K to $65k

training area

Jobs: STATEWIDE

Refrigeration maintenance is a specialized skill that is essential to the seafood industry. You’ll install, operate and maintain mechanical refrigeration/freezer systems, test and flush those systems, and do a lot more to ensure Alaska’s world-class seafood stays fresh, safe and ready for shipment to hungry customers from Anchorage to London. Cold hands, warm heart. Also, great career.

Here’s what you need:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Industry training certification required

Links to Jobs and Other Cool Info:

Here’s where you get it:

Course/Program Provider/Location Degree Certification Length
Refrigeration AVTEC – Seward No No 98 days
Refrigeration & Heating Technology UAA Mat-Su College Occupational Endorsement No 1 year
HVAC & R Charter College – Anchorage No No 10 months
HVAC & R ABC Of Alaska Apprenticeship Journeyman Card 4 years
Service Technician Local Union 23 – Anchorage Apprenticeship Journeyman Card 4 years
Introduction to Marine Refrigerated Seawater Systems Alaska Sea Grant MAP/UAF Bristol Bay Campus – Dillingham No No 2 days