Refrigeration Technician

Penn State University; University Park (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Refrigeration Technician to service and maintain domestic and commercial refrigeration systems. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2-3 years experience and hold an EPA Section 608 certification. This role involves hands-on repair and maintenance work, collaboration with other technicians, and may require supervising less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of effective experience.
• EPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and install refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance and maintain logs.
• Supervise lower-grade employees and apprentices as needed.

Skills

Servicing refrigeration systems

Maintaining air cooling equipment

Repairing controls and devices

Record keeping

Education

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification, Universal

Job description

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Job Description and Position Requirements:

Penn State is searching for a full-time Refrigeration Technician - Grade 3 to join the team. Duties include:

• Service, maintain, repair, install, and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, absorption and centrifugal liquid chilling units, refrigerated laboratory equipment, and their auxiliary components.
• Run gas lines and other lines involved.
• Install, service, maintain, and repair controls and devices including electric, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow switches, level controls, etc., on listed units and auxiliary components.
• Dismantle units and auxiliary equipment; determine extent of repairs and replace worn or defective parts; perform cleaning of units such as condensers, strainers, evaporators, cooling water towers, etc.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance, lubricate points, and make adjustments.
• Maintain logs and records; ensure proper amounts of gases and cooling agents are maintained.
• Localize malfunctions, repair controls, and refer complex problems to supervisors.
• Maintain proper temperatures and pressures in systems like refrigerated spaces, air handling units, laboratory equipment, etc.
• Perform seasonal changeovers, maintain changeover valves, controls, and devices.
• Collaborate with lead technician on complex repairs or new units.
• Supervise lower-grade employees and apprentices as needed.
• Operate motor vehicles as required.

Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Days Off: Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of effective experience.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification, Universal.

Background Checks/Clearances: Successful completion of background checks, valid driver’s license, and medical clearance for respirator use.

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