Refrigeration Mechanic

5 days ago


San Jose, California, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

As a skilled Refrigeration Mechanic, you will work independently or as part of a team to perform a wide range of tasks related to air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Your primary responsibilities will include installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, servicing, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration and HVAC systems, equipment, instruments, and controls. You will also be responsible for performing major overhauls, including disassembling and inspecting parts, replacing defective and worn parts, reassembling equipment, instruments, and controls, and testing equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform a full range of skilled HVACR work, including HVAC, refrigeration, steam distribution, and condensate return equipment and systems.
  • Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, service, repair, and maintain refrigeration and HVACR systems, equipment, instruments, and controls.
  • Lubricate, clean, adjust, overhaul, and repair motors, condensers, compressors, oil, and vacuum pumps, and similar equipment.
  • Perform welding, brazing, and soldering as necessary to complete work.
  • Advise on the selection and storage of HVACR equipment.
  • Use a computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time logs.
  • Operate utility carts, pick-up trucks, welding equipment, scissor lifts, forklifts, and other equipment, as certified, to access, repair, and transport personnel, equipment, and materials.
  • Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications, including making rough sketches where needed to facilitate work efforts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the HVACR trade, including California Building Codes and the Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety of the State of California.
  • Ability to operate all applicable tools and equipment necessary to perform skilled trade work.
  • Ability to provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.
  • Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals throughout the organization, as well as those outside of the organization who are directly or indirectly involved with projects and/or assignments.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift (as certified) and other equipment and tools required to successfully complete assignments.
Required Qualifications
  • Universal Certification from the Environmental Protection Agency in the use and disposal of compressed refrigerants.
  • Must participate in all OSHA required physicals and examinations.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License and driving record that allows for the operation of any vehicle or equipment required for the position.
  • Journey-level skill equivalent to that acquired through the completion of a refrigeration or air conditioning mechanics apprenticeship program is required. Must possess those abilities normally acquired through progressively responsible experience in the installation, adjustment, maintenance, and repair of building HVAC and refrigeration systems.
License

A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out-of-state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.

Once hired, the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certification indicating completion of an applicable apprenticeship program in the mechanical trades with a focus on air conditioning/refrigeration.
  • Five years of journey-level work experience in the maintenance, repair, or construction of mechanical systems related to air conditioning and refrigeration.
  • Commercial or university campus experience.


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