Refrigeration Technician - Part Time

CLASSIFICATION: Technical-Service

JOB FAMILY: Maintenance & Trades

JOB CODE: 8571-0001

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:

Refrigeration Technicians install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration systems and equipment, commercial chillers, cooling towers, pumps, variable frequency drives, and other associated equipment.

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems, including commercial cooling systems; diagnose electrical and mechanical faults for HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency
• Recharge systems with refrigerant and ensure compliance with EPA standards
• Clean and maintain condenser coils, cooling towers, pump strainers, and other components
• Test systems for leaks using appropriate tools and techniques (e.g., vacuum pumps, leak detectors)
• Solder and braze refrigeration and water lines
• Maintain, service, and repair commercial chillers and associated equipment
• Install and startup chiller equipment including pumps, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, etc.
• Troubleshoot chiller pump, motor, fan drive, and actuator electrical and mechanical failures; report issues to lead technician or supervisor; repair/replace, as directed
• Troubleshoot building automation systems and components; report issues to lead technician or supervisor; repair/replace as directed
• Assist other technicians with complex repairs and new or specialized unit construction; rig, remove, service, repair associated chiller plant and building equipment
• Maintain proper chilled water temperatures and differential pressures in various chilled water systems

REQUIREMENTS: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades training and Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Technician Certification, Universal