Refrigeration Mechanic

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Health savings account with generous IU contributions

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break

Generous paid time off plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring for a Refrigeration Mechanic in Bloomington, Indiana. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing chillers and refrigeration equipment. A high school diploma and 5 years of journey-level experience are required. The position offers a pay of $34.84 per hour along with comprehensive benefits.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate superior communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a dynamic environment. Join us to contribute to maintaining a beautiful and functional campus!

Qualifications

• 5 years verifiable journey level experience.
• Certificate in relevant DOL apprenticed trade.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces chillers and refrigeration equipment.
• Adjusts valves and charges system with proper type of refrigerant.
• Brazes or solders parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Cuts, bends, threads, and connects pipe to functional components.
• Cleans heat exchangers and tube bundles.
• Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
• Drives vehicle as needed and participates in training apprentices.

Skills

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Highly thorough and dependable

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to represent the company with external constituents

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to build strong customer relationships

Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles and tools specific to the needs of the Refrigerator Mechanic trade

Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics

Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances

Ability to operate computer

Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED)

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Job Summary

Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces chillers, central air systems, window air conditioners, chillers, and refrigeration equipment. Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassembles repaired systems.

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces chillers, central air systems, window air conditioners, chillers, and refrigeration equipment. Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassembles repaired systems.
• Adjusts valves according to specifications and charges system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Brazes or solders parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Rods out/cleans heat exchangers/tube bundles.
• Cuts, bends, threads, and connects pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.
• Dismantles malfunctioning systems and tests components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building. Fabricates and assembles structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Installs expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches. Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
• Works as a team with heat mechanics in maintaining, servicing, and repairing HVAC equipment and boiler equipment including water treatment. Services, repairs, and rebuilds pumps and compressors. Performs other general building maintenance as needed. Performs some other cross-functional electrical work. Drives vehicle as needed. Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Work Experience

Required

• 5 years verifiable journey level experience
• Certificate in relevant DOL apprenticed trade

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon hire

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles and tools specific to the needs of the Refrigerator Mechanic trade
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances
• Ability to operate computer
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one'sself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$34.84 per hour

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.