Refrigeration & Chiller Plant Technician

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Sur place; USD 64 000 - 91 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to install, repair, and maintain air conditioning, refrigeration, and chiller equipment within the Utilities and Energy Services department.

The position is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3309 - Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic), with the start date as soon as possible after 11/23/2026. Salary is $56.26 per hour, and the role supports critical campus infrastructure and utilities.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to interpret diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of, and skill in repair of, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Working knowledge of technical equipment.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Journeyman level skills in the mechanics of refrigeration.
• Ability to communicate and sufficient knowledge of trade to assist and train apprentices.
• Working knowledge of safety procedures.

Responsabilités

• Troubleshoots and performs needed repairs on air conditioning, chiller, and chiller plant equipment.
• Services air conditions units ranging from window and fractional horse compressors to 5,500 ton units.
• Services refrigeration machinery ranging from ice machines to scientific lab equipment.
• Installs new air conditioners, refrigeration systems, and equipment.
• Assists and trains apprentices.
• Complies with safe working procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Basic math

Diagrams & schematics

Refrigeration & AC repair

Technical equipment

Follow directions

Journeyman refrigeration

Train apprentices

Safety procedures

Formation

CFC certification

Description du poste

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to install, repair, and maintain air conditioning, refrigeration, and chiller equipment within the Utilities and Energy Services department.

The position is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3309 - Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic), with the start date as soon as possible after 11/23/2026. Salary is $56.26 per hour, and the role supports critical campus infrastructure and utilities.