Refrigeration Mechanic, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to work at the journeyman level across air conditioning systems, cold storage, and related equipment in a high-volume medical facility in Miami. The role requires hands-on maintenance, preventive checks, and reliable operation across a range of refrigeration units.

Responsibilities include record-keeping, coordinating with the unit supervisor on installations, leak checks, part replacements, and safe handling of equipment and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting deadlines.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Maintains simple job records and equipment service records.
• Assists Unit Supervisor in planning modifications and new installation projects.
• Checks gauges and performs preventive maintenance inspections.
• Verifies absence of refrigerant leaks and adds gas as needed.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces motors, thermostats, and valves.
• Overhauls refrigeration units by repairing or replacing worn parts.
• May transport sensitive medical supplies or equipment following risk protocols.
• Demonstrates CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise).

Skills

Analytical ability

Effective communication

Stress management

Instruction following

Independent judgment

Technical aptitude

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Memorial Hospital

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital

Address: 1611 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: Full-Time, Days

Why Jackson

Jackson Memorial Hospital is the flagship hospital for Jackson Health System and it has been a beacon of medical excellence and community care for more than a century. Throughout its rich and storied history, Jackson Memorial - located in the heart of the City of Miami - has been ground zero for some of the world's greatest medical breakthroughs and important moments in South Florida. We've grown into one of the nation's largest public hospitals, and one of the few that is also a world-class academic medical center with a proud mission and proven success. Jackson Memorial is an accredited, tertiary teaching hospital with 1,500 licensed beds, where nearly every medical specialty is provided by some of the world's most skilled and highly regarded multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Summary

Refrigeration Mechanic work at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment. An employee in this classification services air conditioning systems and units, cold storage plants, refrigerators, water cooling systems and related equipment utilized in a wide variety of facilities and buildings. Employees work independently using hand tools, power tools and various precision-measuring and testing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Maintains simple job records and equipment service records.
• Assists Unit Supervisor in planning modification and new installation projects, helps prepare specifications, for major overhauling and reconditioning jobs.
• Checks gauges and makes inspection for preventive maintenance.
• Verifies the absence of refrigerant leaks then adds gas to refrigeration units.
• Adjusts or changes belts, replaces gaskets, hinges, and hardware. Installs, repairs, and removes and replaces motors, thermostats, humidistats, and adjusts expansion valves.
• Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings.
• Tests refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks.
• Overhauls, and service refrigeration units by repairing, replacing, or adjusting worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps.
• May be responsible for transporting sensitive medical supplies, equipment, or medications that require careful handling, timely delivery, and adherence to specific risk protocols (as applicable).
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).

Experience

Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.

Education

High School diploma is strongly preferred.

Skill

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid Miami-Dade Certificate of Competency as a Journeyman in General Mechanical or a Journeyman in Air-Conditioning Unlimited license is preferred. Must possess a valid Florida Driver License and satisfactory driving record, and a Type I, type II, or Universal certification from an EPA recognized certification program in refrigerant transition and recovery service practices. Must have a clean driving record, free from major traffic offenses (e.g., accidents, DUIs, traffic violations, etc.)

Physical Requirements

- Job functions requires extended walking or standing. Must be able to climb stairs/ladder, stoop, bend, crawl and perform repetitive motions as needed. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. Must be able to lift , push or pull objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds with the use of appropriate devices. Function requires visual acuity to perform job related activities such as: operating machines or motor vehicles and performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a repetitive and non-repetitive nature. Certain jobs in this group may have specific physical abilities requirement. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Environmental Conditions

- Fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent situations. Jobs in this group frequently work outdoors, are subject to potential hazards and may have exposure to extreme weather and high temperatures, noisy or dusty areas and confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.