Refrigeration Technician II

Texas Children's; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's is seeking a Refrigeration Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and on-demand repairs for hospital refrigeration systems in Houston. You will ensure safe, reliable operation, document work, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, adhering to codes, and maintaining inventories and schedules. EPA certification is highly desired, and hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years of refrigeration service experience required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• EPA certification highly desired.
• Experience with other mechanical systems preferred.
• Ability to follow codes and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment to support a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Document equipment problems, failures, and work performed in work orders.
• Coordinate projects and provide technical direction to refrigeration technicians and vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA certification

Certification in other mechanical systems

Job description

At our company, our mission starts with our people. Guided by our HEART values-Humility, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust-we strive to create a workplace where teammates feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work every day. As a Refrigeration Technician I I, you'll perform scheduled preventive maintenance and on-demand repairs for refrigeration equipment and associated systems in hospital or clinic facilities. You'll help maintain a safe environment and reliable equipment operation while following departmental, hospital, and regulatory requirements. You'll also coordinate projects and provide technical direction to refrigeration technicians and vendors.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment and associated systems to support a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors
• Repair failed equipment according to established standards and within acceptable timeframes
• Notify appropriate leadership, departmental personnel, and Service Response Center Operators of equipment shutdowns
• Accurately document equipment problems, failures, and completed work in work orders
• Report major equipment failures and malfunctions to management
• Install and replace refrigeration equipment according to blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or other instructions
• Assist with, oversee, or inspect repairs and modifications performed by contractors
• Complete the Unit 200 Competency Checklist, including responses to fire alarms, Incident Management Team events, utility losses, and elevator emergencies, and effective communication with leadership
• Apply troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to refrigeration maintenance and repairs
• Demonstrate refrigeration knowledge and skills equivalent to those needed for certification from an appropriate vendor or refrigeration trade school
• Ensure work meets customer needs and applicable code requirements and supports a safe environment
• Keep rework due to negligence below 4%
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external customers and complete tasks effectively while minimizing disruption
• Meet hospital attendance and punctuality requirements, demonstrate respect for others, and maintain a positive attitude
• Follow the departmental dress code and maintain a professional appearance
• Communicate clearly and thoroughly with customers and coworkers and respond promptly to hospital communications
• Provide complete documentation required by management and authorities having jurisdiction, including work order documentation
• Follow the departmental communication plan to understand and respond appropriately to job performance requirements and employee expectations
• Plan, organize, and coordinate projects and provide technical direction to refrigeration technicians and vendors
• Manage inventory according to departmental inventory management and control requirements
• Define preventive maintenance requirements and processes for new equipment and monitor the effectiveness of existing procedures
• Maintain refrigeration equipment and procedure documentation manuals
• Coordinate work schedules with other departments and shops
• Demonstrate initiative, accept responsibility for decisions, remain open to new approaches, stay calm during crises, and willingly share knowledge
• Participate in required hospital and departmental training
• Perform other hospital duties within expectations established by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years of experience as a refrigeration service-related technician required
• Hospital experience preferred
• Experience and certification in other mechanical systems preferred
• EPA certification highly desired