Refrigeration and AC Mechanic

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reduction

Health coverage

Life insurance

Retirement

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Uniforms provided

Tools and equipment supplied

Safety gear supplied

Training costs covered

Turkey certificate

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospital is seeking a skilled HVAC Maintenance Technician to maintain, operate and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This role does not involve patient care and supports critical building services across the campus.

Working Mon-Fri, 7:00am-3:30pm, you will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with the facilities team to ensure reliable climate control.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of refrigerants used in commercial and residential applications.
• Ability to determine solutions to basic problems.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and rebuilds hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor systems by using a hermetic compressor analyzer and electrical tester to isolate the malfunctioning parts.
• Recharges a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by selecting the appropriate refrigerant and ensuring that all foreign matter is eliminated to provide optimum cooling capacity.
• Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration-related electrical components.
• May service and maintain centrifugal and absorption chillers by removing and replacing motors, adjusting and inspecting motor coolants, replacing tube bundles and performing electrical repairs.
• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Refrigerants knowledge

Problem solving

Unsupervised work

Maintenance

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Role Overview:

• This position is responsible for maintaining, operating and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.




• This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Schedule

Mon.-Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm

Location

University of Utah Hospital

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Benefits

• Save 50% on Tuition (Tuition reduced for eligible employees attending the University of Utah)




• Health Coverage, Dental Coverage, Life Insurance




• Retirement




• Paid Time Off




• 11 Paid Holidays per year

Department Specific Benefits:

• Supplied uniforms: Hats, jackets/vests & safety shoe (allowance of $150 every 2 years)




• Supplies all tools & equipment




• Supplies all safety gear




• Work related training costs covered (budgetary item)




• Turkey certificate for Thanksgiving holiday




• Coin program for Outstanding Services Performed




• Paid to be on-call and available, if assigned position requires it

*Department specific benefits are not guaranteed and are subject to change*

Corporate Overview:

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

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Responsibilities

• Maintains and rebuilds hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor systems by using a hermetic compressor analyzer and electrical tester to isolate the malfunctioning parts.




• Recharges a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by selecting the appropriate refrigerant and ensuring that all foreign matter is eliminated to provide optimum cooling capacity.




• Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration-related electrical components.




• May service and maintain centrifugal and absorption chillers by removing and replacing motors, adjusting and inspecting motor coolants, replacing tube bundles and performing electrical repairs.




• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.




• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.




• Demonstrated knowledge of refrigerants used in commercial and residential applications.




• Ability to determine solutions to basic problems.




• Ability to work unsupervised.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• Three (3) years of experience in refrigeration repair, or the equivalency.




• Current Environmental Protection Agency license.




• Experience in silver-soldering.




• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Certification from an accredited HVAC & R college.




• Technical training in refrigeration and electrical controls.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.