Senior Refrigeration Mechanic

Parkland Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Lead Refrigeration Technician to oversee hospital-wide refrigeration, HVAC maintenance, and repairs within the Parkland Health & Hospital System. The role ensures safe operations and compliance with safety codes while leading a team of technicians.

The position requires five years of refrigeration installation and service experience, EPA Type I/II certification, and a Texas Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of refrigeration and electrical test equipment and hand tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and manuals.
• Solid understanding of repair practices for industrial equipment.
• Ability to train others in repair and maintenance of refrigerated equipment.
• Advanced troubleshooting of refrigerated equipment and pneumatic controls.
• Physical ability to lift heavy loads, walk, stand, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Refrigeration team: schedule staff, train, evaluate, provide guidance.
• Perform complex repair and preventive maintenance of refrigerators and related equipment.
• Install new A/C units, chillers, and ice machines per code.
• Document all work orders and maintain records.
• Maintain positive relationships with management, patients, vendors.
• Stay updated on industry developments and integrate improvements.
• Identify process improvements and boost departmental performance.
• Maintain compliance with applicable rules and accreditation requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize system failures.
• Order parts and manage stock levels.

Skills

Refrigeration Equipment

Electrical test equipment

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Communication skills

Team leadership

Heavy equipment maintenance

Job description

Work schedule: Onsite / Full-time Days; 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Serves as a lead worker in performing various refrigeration, HVAC, and hospital system-wide repair and maintenance tasks throughout the Parkland Health & Hospital System to ensure that all facilities are safe and operational. Monitors inspect, repairs, adjusts, maintains, and installs HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and other types of mechanical equipment, while adhering to safety codes and regulations to ensure that all systems are operating safely and at optimum performance levels.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• None.

Experience

• Must have five (5) years of refrigeration installation and service experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must hold an EPA certification for Refrigeration Transition and Recovery for Type I and II appliances.
• Must have a Texas Class C Driver's License.

Required Tests for Placement

• None.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of refrigeration and electrical test equipment, hand and power tools, and electrical wiring installation.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and instruction manuals.
• Must have a good understanding of commonly accepted practices used in the repair of light and heavy industrial equipment.
• Must be able to teach the functions of repair and maintenance of refrigerated equipment to other employees as assigned.
• Must be able to demonstrate detailed troubleshooting skills with refrigerated equipment, pneumatic controls, and other job-specific tasks.
• Must be physically able to lift heavy loads, walk, stand for extended periods, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a work leader for the Refrigeration team, assisting with scheduling employees, training, evaluation, and providing expert work leadership as needed with regard to various repair, preventive maintenance, and project-related tasks. Assists other staff with the use and repair of refrigerated equipment. Serves as a resource person, while providing literature and information in order to assist other personnel with the repair and use of refrigerated equipment.
• Responsible for complex repair and preventive maintenance of refrigerators, air conditioners, and other related refrigeration equipment within the Parkland Health & Hospital System. Performs various refrigeration and hospital-wide repair and maintenance tasks throughout Parkland to ensure that all facilities are safe and operational.
• Responsible for all new a/c unit installations, while adhering to safety codes and regulations to ensure that new installations operate effectively and according to Parkland standards.
• Documents all work orders to ensure that all work performed is appropriately accounted for and documented.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with job-related contacts, such as management, patients, employees, contractors, and vendors in order to improve overall departmental and area performance and to ensure that all job contacts are pleasant and productive.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the Refrigeration Repair field by attending seminars/workshops and reading professional journals to improve professional knowledge. Integrates this knowledge gained into current work practices in order to improve repair and maintenance services.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer, internal and external, satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and missions of Parkland in order to improve overall departmental and area performance and effectiveness.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Refrigeration area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
• Performs preventative maintenance functions for HVAC and refrigerated equipment and other types of equipment to ensure that the frequency of system failures is kept at a minimum.
• Responds to repair requests from Parkland staff by resolving equipment malfunctions according to established policies and procedures to provide Parkland departments with prompt and efficient maintenance service.
• Maintains records of maintenance and preventative maintenance operations according to established policies and procedures to ensure that accurate documentation is maintained and made available for reference.
• Identifies prices and orders parts from vendors as needed to maintain appropriate stock levels and resolve emergencies.
• Responsible for the installation of new air conditioning units, chillers, and ice machines per code.
• Knowledgeable of the BAS and the refrigeration monitoring system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Accountabilities

• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.