SENIOR OPERATOR, REFRIGERATION SERVICES
In New Jersey, Senior Operator, Refrigeration Services is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
Qualifying takes 3 years of relevant experience and a professional license. The FY 2027 range lands between $60,876 and $88,743, and state payroll currently lists about 10 people in the title, most of them at Corrections.
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Senior Operator, Refrigeration Services appears on the State payroll at 3 departments, most of them at Department of Corrections.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections | 6 |
| Department of Human Services | 2 |
| Department of Health | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 10 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $83,050. The agencies employing the most are:
- Corrections (6)
- Human Services (2)
- Health and Senior Services (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency has charge of the installation, operation, maintenance, and servicing of machinery and equipment used for preservation of food, cooling of water, ice-making, and conditioning of air; does other related duties as required. NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Examples of work
Supervises the operation of and operates electrical and/or steam driven freon or ammonia compressors used in manufacture of ice, cooling of storage compartments, and conditioning of air. Supervises work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the firing, hiring, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Supervises repair of and repairs compressors, blower units, motors, pumps, condensers, coils, and other units. Locates and repairs leaks in system. Sees that systems are kept free of moisture. Removes and installs pressure controls. Inspects and checks safety units, and charges and purges the system as required. Supervises operation of brine circulating pumps, valves, and other equipment connected with the operation of brine tanks. Supervises the repair or replacement of and repairs or replaces automatic and thermostatic expansion valves and other regulating valves. Checks systems periodically to keep water consumption at a minimum. Sees that instrument readings are taken and recorded. Sees that systems are supplied with proper amount of refrigerant and oil at all times. Reads and interprets blueprints and technical specifications on various types of refrigeration, electrical, and air conditioning equipment. Inspects, supervises the repair of, and makes repairs to oxygen tent equipment. Supervises the repair of and repairs cabinets, doors, and hardware of varied storage compartments including seals on gaskets, keepers, locks, hinges and insulation replacements. Oils, greases, and performs other maintenance duties on movable parts. Organizes work involved in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, develops work methods and schedules, and sees that safety measures are taken. Gives instructions to employees assigned to the refrigeration unit, and supervises their work. In the Department of Humans Services, may undergo fire training classes. In the Department of Transportation, may travel to various locations throughout the State on the course of official duties. Prepares records and reports pertaining to the operation of several refrigeration, air conditioning, and other units. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level, commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Appointees will be required to possess a Refrigeration Plant Operator's License of the appropriate grade and type WHEN the position requires operation of refrigeration systems using toxic or flammable refrigerants of the size and capacity as established under provisions of NJAC 12:90-3.8. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and machines, and their installation, use, care, adjustment, and maintenance. Knowledge of materials used and methods involved in cleaning, lubricating, adjusting, repairing, and testing varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning machinery. Knowledge of safety precautions to be taken in the operation, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Ability to analyze refrigeration and air conditioning service problems, organize assigned work, develop effective work methods, and observe safety precautions. Ability to install, operate, adjust, and maintain varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning units used in a hospital including oxygen tents and other equipment operated by means of compressed gases. Ability to ensure that required temperatures are maintained in cold storage areas, offices, and working areas. Ability to give instructions to employees and supervise their work. Ability to take, record, and supervise the taking and recording of instrument readings. Ability to interpret blueprints and technical specifications on refrigeration and electrical equipment. Ability to prepare reports on refrigeration and air conditioning services. Ability to maintain records on refrigeration and air conditioning services. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.