REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 60009583

Filminflorida; Macclenny (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid holidays

Tuition waiver for public college courses

Job summary

A state social services agency is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to install and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. Candidates should have experience in these systems and be able to perform preventive maintenance. This role offers health insurance, retirement plans, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Vocational/technical training can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs refrigeration equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.
• Keeps a log for all recycled refrigerants.

Skills

Knowledge of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems

Skill in using hand tools

Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings

Effective communication

Ability to establish working relationships

Education

Vocational/technical training in air-conditioning and heating mechanics

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness.

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Refrigeration Mechanic at the Northeast Florida State Hospital.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Installs, maintains and repairs varying types of refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain cooling towers and perform water treatment tests.
• Maintain all heating equipment, pneumatic and electrical controls, mixing boxes and duct work.
• Required to operate State owned vehicles.
• Repairs and installs refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Performs corrective maintenance, as required or scheduled by Trades Supervisor.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as scheduled by Trades Supervisor.
• Performs routine inspections as required.
• Maintain records and logs for the preventive maintenance program.
• Is responsible for upkeep of tools, uniforms and will report any damage and loss to immediate Supervisor.
• Repairs and installs washers and dryers.
• Assists with repair and preventive maintenance on laundry equipment.
• Responsible for the storage of all assigned refrigerants and maintains a log for all recycled refrigerants.
• Keeps a journal showing the type, amount, building and date for all refrigerants used throughout the campus.
• Performs scheduled night service and repairs necessary to keep equipment operating satisfactory.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods for installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning units and component parts.
• Skill in using hand tools.
• Skill in installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration units and component parts.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Vocational/technical training in air-conditioning and heating mechanics can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required experience.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.