Senior Commercial Refrigeration Technician

University of California, Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education (CE) allowance

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks a Journey-Level HVAC/Refrigeration Technician to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC/R systems. This role supports safe, reliable building operations and requires a strong background in HVAC/R service and refrigeration.

Qualifications include EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification, a recognized apprenticeship, and at least five years of relevant experience (with two in refrigeration).

Qualifications

• EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type I, II, III, or Universal is required.
• Must possess EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification Type Universal card.
• Certificate from a recognized five-year union apprenticeship program, University apprenticeship program, or accredited trade school.
• Valid CA driver’s license; enrolled in CA Employer Pull Notice Program per policy.
• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant apprenticeship completion.
• Minimum five years of experience in commercial HVAC/R with at least 2 years in commercial refrigeration service.
• Experience in refrigeration pipe fitting and knowledge of piping practices and installation standards.
• Journey-level installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of commercial HVAC/R and related systems.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, manuals, and use HVAC/R diagnostic tools.
• Strong communication, customer service, multitasking, and organizational skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Preventative Maintenance.
• 20% - Air Conditioning Systems, Heat Pumps, Gas Heaters.
• 15% - Refrigeration Systems.
• 10% - Building Cooling Chillers, Absorption, Centrifugal & Screw.
• 5% - Ventilation and Exhaust Systems.

Skills

HVAC/R service

reading wiring diagrams

customer service

multitasking

teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship program completion

California driver’s license

Tools

HVAC/R diagnostic tools

testing equipment

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks a Journey-Level HVAC/Refrigeration Technician to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on commercial HVAC/R systems. This role supports safe, reliable building operations and requires a strong background in HVAC/R service and refrigeration.

Qualifications include EPA Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification, a recognized apprenticeship, and at least five years of relevant experience (with two in refrigeration).