Refrigeration and AC Mechanic

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

 

• This position is responsible for maintaining, operating and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

• →Maintains and rebuilds hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor systems by using a hermetic compressor analyzer and electrical tester to isolate the malfunctioning parts.
• →Recharges a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by selecting the appropriate refrigerant and ensuring that all foreign matter is eliminated to provide optimum cooling capacity.
• →Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration-related electrical components.
• →May service and maintain centrifugal and absorption chillers by removing and replacing motors, adjusting and inspecting motor coolants, replacing tube bundles and performing electrical repairs.
• →Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of refrigerants used in commercial and residential applications.

• Ability to determine solutions to basic problems.

• Ability to work unsupervised.

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

• Three (3) years of experience in refrigeration repair, or the equivalency.
• Current Environmental Protection Agency license.
• Experience in silver-soldering.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

• Certification from an accredited HVAC & R college.
• Technical training in refrigeration and electrical controls.

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.