About this opportunity
Penn State University lists this Refrigeration Technician opportunity in university park, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Refrigeration Technician - Grade 3Penn State is searching for a full time Refrigeration Technician - Grade 3 to join the team. Duties include:Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, absorption and centrifugal liquid chilling units, refrigerated laboratory equipment and their auxiliary componentsRun gas lines and other lines involvedInstall, service, maintain and repair controls and devices to include electric, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow switches, level controls, etc. on listed units and auxiliary componentsDismantle units and auxiliary equipment; determine extent of repairs and replace worn or defective parts; determine, schedule and perform cleaning of units such as interiors of condensers, strainers, evaporators, interiors and exteriors of cooling water towers, etc.Perform routine schedule maintenance on units and their auxiliary components; lubricate specified points and make various adjustmentsMaintain logs and records as required and ensure proper amounts of gas and cooling agents are maintainedLocalize malfunctions, auxiliaries and controls and repair as necessary; refer repair problems for other trades to supervisor as necessary, i.e., loss of steam, water, air or electrical powerMaintain proper cooling temperatures and pressures in systems such as refrigerated spaces, air handling units, refrigerated laboratory equipment, ice making equipment, vending machines, water coolers, refrigidryers, dehumidifiers and other equipment associated with refrigeration and air conditioningPerform summer/winter changeover to include maintenance and repair of changeover valves, controls, and devices as required. Use associated tools and equipment required to install, service, maintain and repair and test refrigeration, cooling and related equipmentWork with lead technician on complicated repairs or on construction of new or special unitsDirect the work of lower grade employees and apprentices as requiredOperate motor vehicle as requiredJob Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Must have the Universal Refrigerant Certification. 2 to 3 years of effective experience.Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Days Off: Saturday, Sunday Monday
Worksite address
university park, PA, 16802, US
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