REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

ZipRecruiter; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Charter County of Wayne as a Refrigeration Equipment Mechanic in Detroit, responsible for maintaining and repairing vital refrigeration and heating systems. Ideal candidates will hold necessary licenses and have solid experience at the Journeyman level. Multiple shifts are available for flexibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 1st Class Refrigeration Operator license and high-pressure Boiler Operator license.
• Minimum 1 year of experience at Journeyman level in air conditioning and refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems and hot-air furnaces.
• Service and repair electrical units on refrigeration systems.
• Balance and adjust controls for refrigeration systems.

Skills

Electrical repair

Refrigeration system maintenance

Boiler maintenance

Education

1st Class Refrigeration Operator license

High-pressure Boiler Operator license

Job description

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play, and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our quality of life. Our history is rich, and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We promote transparency while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Refrigeration Equipment Mechanic performs the following duties: install, maintain, and repair heating, central air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and hot-air furnaces. The mechanic performs skilled mechanical work in overhauling and repairing refrigeration and cooling equipment. This work is performed independently according to standard trade practices and under the general supervision of a Refrigeration Equipment Mechanic Foreman.

Required Tasks

• Service and repair electrical units on refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Assemble and mount electrical wiring circuits, controls, and recording devices on cooling systems.
• Balance, adjust, and set controls, such as expansion refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Remove air from systems and charge systems with the specified amount and type of refrigerant.
• Maintain and repair gas unit heaters and boilers, inspect and replace gas valves on boilers, and set and control gas pressure on boilers.
• Maintain and repair exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, and other apparatus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• 1st Class Refrigeration Operator and a minimum of a high-pressure Boiler Operator license.

Experience Requirements

• At least 1 year of work at the Journeyman level in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment repair and maintenance.

Multiple shifts are available for this position:

1st Shift: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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