General Parts Tucson Open Interviews Sept. 12

Published: September 8, 2026 | By TucsonHIRED Team

TUCSON, AZ — If you can diagnose a walk-in cooler that quit on a Friday night or rebuild a fryer that a busy kitchen cannot live without, one of the country's oldest foodservice equipment companies wants to meet you this Saturday. General Parts is holding open in-person interviews on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Tucson branch off the I-10 frontage near Prince Road, recruiting commercial food equipment technicians at a posted rate of $30 to $48 an hour.

No appointment, no online-only screening. Walk in, meet the team, and interview on the spot.

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📍 Event at a Glance

Employer	General Parts (Foodservice Equipment Support)
Date	Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location	General Parts Tucson, 3150 N. Freeway Industrial Loop #100, Tucson, AZ 85705
Roles	Commercial food equipment / field service technicians
Pay	$30 – $48 per hour, depending on experience
Cost	Free to attend

🔧 Who General Parts Is

General Parts has been in the foodservice equipment business since 1939, and it has grown into one of the largest equipment support companies in the country. Its service department fields more than 200 technicians across 26 states, and it was the first service agency in the United States to earn CFESA certification — the industry standard for technical training in this trade. The company operates as part of Unlimited Service Group.

The Tucson branch at 3150 N. Freeway Industrial Loop handles cooking equipment, refrigeration, warewashing and HVAC for restaurants, schools and healthcare kitchens across the metro. If you have eaten out anywhere in the Old Pueblo in the last decade, there is a reasonable chance a General Parts tech has been behind that kitchen's line at some point.

💼 What the Job Actually Is

This is field service work, not shop work. You drive a company vehicle to restaurant, school and healthcare kitchens across Tucson and diagnose, repair and maintain what you find there: hot-side appliances like ovens, fryers, griddles and steamers, refrigeration units from reach-ins to walk-ins and ice machines, plus light HVAC systems. Most of the day you are working independently, talking directly with kitchen managers, and getting equipment back online before service starts.

The pay reflects that. General Parts lists the Tucson field service technician rate at $30 to $48 an hour depending on experience, which sits well above the Tucson journey-level trades band of roughly $25 to $35 an hour outlined in our Tucson skilled trades hub. Overtime runs on Saturdays and double-time on Sundays and holidays, so the annual number can climb considerably past the base rate.

✅ What You Need to Bring

At least 18 years old.
Roughly a year of commercial kitchen, refrigeration or HVAC experience is preferred. Adjacent trades count — electrical, appliance repair and HVAC-R backgrounds transfer well here.
EPA certification is required for refrigeration technicians.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record, since you will be operating a company service vehicle.
A background check and drug screen are part of the hiring process.
Basic comfort with Outlook and an iPad, which is how work orders and documentation move.

Bring several copies of your resume and be ready to talk specifics: brands you have serviced, equipment types you are strongest on, and any CFESA, EPA or HVAC-R credentials you hold. Techs get hired on what they can actually fix.

💰 The Package Behind the Hourly Rate

General Parts puts a fair amount of hardware and training behind the job, which matters in a trade where tool costs and certification fees can eat into take-home pay:

Company service vehicle, tools, Apple tablet, cellphone, uniforms and paid laundry. You are not buying your own van or fronting your own tool bill.
CFESA certification support and ongoing training, with technician certification incentives for leveling up. Many General Parts techs hold Master Certification.
Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus wellness benefits.
401(k) with a company match and profit sharing.
Town Shares, the company's program that lets employees share in company performance.
Educational reimbursement for continued learning beyond trade certifications.
Overtime on Saturdays, double-time on Sundays and holidays.

🎖 A Strong Fit for Veterans

General Parts says veterans make up more than 10 percent of its workforce, and the reasons line up with the job: independent field work, diagnostic problem solving, and equipment you are personally accountable for. If you are transitioning out of service in Southern Arizona and have any electrical, HVAC, refrigeration or mechanical maintenance background, this event is worth the Saturday morning.

🚗 Getting There

3150 N. Freeway Industrial Loop sits in the industrial corridor along the east side of I-10 north of Grant, just south of the Prince Road interchange. It is an easy pull off the freeway from anywhere in the metro, and Saturday morning traffic on that stretch is nothing. Suite 100 is the branch office. Free parking on site.

💡 What It Means for Tucson Job Seekers

Tucson's trades market is deep but uneven. Construction hiring rises and falls with the project cycle, and residential service work slows in the shoulder seasons. Commercial kitchen service does neither. Restaurants, school cafeterias and hospital kitchens run every day of the year, and a Sonoran summer turns every failed refrigeration unit into an emergency call rather than a scheduled work order.

That makes this a good landing spot for:

HVAC-R techs looking for year-round commercial work instead of seasonal residential calls. See our Tucson HVAC technician career guide.
Appliance and equipment repair techs who want a company vehicle and a tool package instead of running their own.
Electricians and maintenance techs with diagnostic instincts who want to cross into a specialty trade. See electrician and electrical trades careers.
Auto and diesel mechanics tired of flat-rate pressure who want hourly work with overtime built in. Compare against our automotive and repair careers hub.
Restaurant kitchen veterans who already know this equipment from the operator side and want off the line. Our food service and restaurants hub covers that transition.

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📁 How to Apply if Saturday Doesn't Work

General Parts posts its openings on its own careers portal. You can browse current Tucson and national listings at jobs.jobvite.com/generalparts, or read more about training, certifications and benefits on the company's careers page. The Tucson branch can be reached at (520) 622-4560.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the General Parts open interview event in Tucson?

Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at General Parts Tucson, 3150 N. Freeway Industrial Loop #100, Tucson, AZ 85705.

Do I need to RSVP?

The company is accepting RSVPs through the link on its event announcement, but this is an open interview event and walk-ins are the point. Show up any time within the five-hour window.

How much does a commercial food equipment technician make in Tucson?

General Parts lists $30 to $48 an hour for its Tucson field service technician role, depending on experience. Other commercial kitchen service companies hiring locally post similar ranges, generally $25 to $35 an hour at the entry and mid levels, with certified refrigeration techs at the top.

Do I need experience to apply?

The Tucson posting prefers a minimum of one year in commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration or HVAC. General Parts does run apprentice technician roles that train alongside a lead tech elsewhere in its network, so it is worth asking at the event whether a Tucson apprentice seat is available.

Is EPA certification required?

Yes for refrigeration technicians. If you do not hold it yet, ask about the timeline — the company supports certification and training as part of its technician development program.

What should I bring?

Multiple resume copies, your driver's license, and any EPA, CFESA or HVAC-R certifications you hold. Dress the way you would for a service call, not a boardroom.

🔔 Don't Miss the Rest of Fall

September is one of the busiest hiring months on Tucson's calendar. See every confirmed event in our Fall 2026 Tucson job fairs and hiring events guide, and if you are weighing a move within the trades, our breakdown of who's hiring technicians in Tucson and what it pays is a good place to start.

Every restaurant, school cafeteria and hospital kitchen in this town depends on somebody who knows how to fix what breaks. Saturday, one of the oldest names in that business is set up on the north side waiting to hire.

General Parts Open Interviews Sept. 12: Commercial Kitchen Techs Hiring in Tucson