Refrigeration & Equipment Maintenance Technician

University of California; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Onsite café

Free parking

Onsite fitness center

Job summary

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Refrigeration & Equipment Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep, repair, calibration, and installation of scientific instruments used in cutting-edge medical research. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with research staff.

You will inspect and service refrigeration systems, use schematics to diagnose issues, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and basic refrigeration theory.
• Proficiency with computers and basic software.
• Experience with scientific electronic equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, maintain, and install electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Use manuals, blueprints, and diagrams to diagnose and calibrate instrumentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibrations per manufacturer specs.
• Assist with cost estimates, inventory, and documentation for work orders.
• Respond to on-call alerts and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Circuit boards knowledge

Refrigeration theory

Computer skills

Math basics

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Service manuals

Wiring diagrams

Schematic tools

Calibration tools

Job description

Refrigeration & Equipment Maintenance Technician

The Scientific Instrument Services (S.I.S.) department is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable professional with a strong background in refrigeration systems, including components, circuitry, and the operation of freezers and refrigerators. This role is vital to supporting the maintenance, repair, calibration, and installation of scientific and diagnostic instruments used in cutting-edge medical research. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically proficient, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with research staff and other departments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and installing electronic, electromechanical, diagnostic, and analytical equipment used in research.
• Using service manuals, blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and specialized tools to operate, inspect, diagnose, assemble, and calibrate instrumentation.
• Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations according to manufacturers’ specifications.
• Adjusting and replacing defective or improperly functioning circuitry and electronic components.
• Identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions, including working with vendors or field representatives to procure and install replacement parts.
• Consulting with research staff to ensure equipment operates safely and effectively.
• Maintaining accurate records of time and materials for work orders; generating reports for the Accounting Department.
• Logging preventive maintenance activities and equipment testing.
• Providing guidance and recommendations to users for installation, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Assisting in cost estimates and establishing standards and specifications for new equipment and materials.
• Participating in an on-call rotation, responding to cold storage alerts via the ABS monitoring system.
• Responding to emergency situations, such as water leaks, power outages, or equipment malfunctions.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, electronic equipment, processors, chips, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems and a solid understanding of refrigeration theory of operation.
• Basic knowledge of operating computers and applicable computer software.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, the metric system, and their applications.
• Basic knowledge of scientific laboratory safety practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scientific electronic equipment repair and maintenance, or vocational/technical training in electronics.
• EPA 608 Certification – covering the handling, recovery and disposal of refrigerants.
• Experience with working in a health and/or science-based environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, stoop, and kneel.
• Occasionally required to crouch, crawl, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Potential exposure to:
  • Fumes or airborne particles.
  • Toxic or caustic chemicals.
  • Biohazard materials and bloodborne pathogens.
  • Radioisotopes, liquid nitrogen, and animal dander.
• Occasionally exposed to cold environments (4ºC and -20ºC) from freezers.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Work Hours

• Typically, Monday – Friday, 8AM - 5PM.
• On-Call.

OMRF Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.