Part time Technical Service Refrigeration Technician

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Refrigeration Technician to install, maintain, and repair various cooling systems. The ideal candidate should have HVAC training and EPA certification to handle commercial chillers and associated equipment. This position involves a range of technical responsibilities, ensuring optimal operation of cooling systems.

Qualifications

• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades training required.
• Universal EPA certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair commercial chillers and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot building automation systems and components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

HVAC Maintenance

Soldering

Brazing

Education

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) training

Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Technician Certification, Universal

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• JOB TITLE DEFINITION:

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

  SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:

  • Maintain, service, and repair commercial chillers and associated equipment
  • Install and startup chiller equipment including pumps, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, etc.
  • Clean and maintain condenser coils, cooling towers, pump strainers and other components
  • 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
  • Inspect commercial cooling systems and log data; report exceptions to lead technician or supervisor
  • Assist lead technician 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
  • Solder and braze refrigeration and water lines

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

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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