HVAC & Refrigeration Technician — Essential Systems

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an HVAC Refrigeration Technician within the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems across youth facilities. You will respond to service calls, monitor equipment, and help keep operations safe and reliable.

The job emphasizes hands-on problem solving, reading schematics, and complying with EPA refrigerant rules.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.

Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Install, repair, and maintain refrigeration and HVAC units, equipment, and related devices
• Emergency Response: Resolve urgent issues by troubleshooting onsite and addressing immediate safety concerns
• Equipment Monitoring: Use automated systems to track temperatures, humidity, and system performance
• Supply Management: Request tools and materials needed to complete repairs and maintain inventory levels
• Refrigerant Handling: Recover and recycle refrigerants and service equipment in accordance with the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and guidelines
• Technical Inspection: Interpret diagrams, schematics, and instructions to support installation, repair, and redesign work

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment installation

Education

HVAC trainee program

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an HVAC Refrigeration Technician within the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems across youth facilities. You will respond to service calls, monitor equipment, and help keep operations safe and reliable.

The job emphasizes hands-on problem solving, reading schematics, and complying with EPA refrigerant rules.