Refrigeration Technician

• High school diploma/GED plus one year of HVAC Refrigeration experience

• EPA 608 Universal License

• Computer program proficiency level: Intermediate

• Valid driver’s license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record

• Technical degree in electronics, may be accepted in place of experience

• HVAC Mechanical license in Accordance w/ACA 17-33-3001

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• The role involves performing regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on refrigeration systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards. The technician will diagnose issues using advanced refrigeration diagnostics, including refrigerant leak detection, pressure testing, and electrical system analysis. This includes executing component repairs and replacements, such as brazing of copper refrigerant lines, evacuation of systems, and recharging with the appropriate refrigerants (e.g., R-404A, R-134a, R-22). Additionally, the role involves calibrating and adjusting control systems, such as thermostats, pressure switches, and defrost timers, to ensure systems are operating within specified parameters.
• The technician must be proficient in interpreting and analyzing complex technical diagrams, blueprints, and refrigeration piping schematics, as well as utilizing refrigerant pressure-temperature relationship tables to calculate superheat and subcooling, ensuring systems are charged correctly and operating efficiently. Operating and maintaining electrical and mechanical testing equipment, such as multimeters, clamp meters, refrigerant recovery machines, and vacuum pumps, with a focus on safety and precision, is essential.
• Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed records of all shop inventories, including refrigerants, lubricants, and specialized tools. The technician is expected to identify the need for and request new or specialized equipment, ensuring the shop is equipped to handle the latest refrigeration technologies and systems. Engaging with medical staff and research personnel to understand specific equipment issues, communicating proposed repair or maintenance plans, and providing thorough follow-up is a key aspect of this role.
•  Accurately completing all required documentation, including maintenance logs, repair reports, and safety checklists, and collaborating effectively with other technical shops and departments within the Engineering and Operations division are also crucial. This position requires a deep understanding of refrigeration principles, strong technical skills, and the ability to work in a critical healthcare environment where the reliability of equipment is paramount.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.