Refrigeration and AC Mechanic

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

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

Schedule: Mon.-Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm

Location: University of Utah Hospital

Benefits

• Save 50% on Tuition (Tuition reduced for eligible employees attending the University of Utah)
• Health Coverage, Dental Coverage, Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year

Department Specific Benefits:

• Supplied uniforms: Hats, jackets/vests & safety shoe (allowance of $150 every 2 years)

• Supplies all tools & equipment

• Supplies all safety gear

• Work related training costs covered (budgetary item)

• Turkey certificate for Thanksgiving holiday

• Coin program for Outstanding Services Performed

• Paid to be on-call and available, if assigned position requires it

• Department specific benefits are not guaranteed and are subject to change

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Responsibilities

• 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.

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Qualifications Required

• 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.

• Qualifications (Preferred)

• Certification from an accredited HVAC & R college.

• Technical training in refrigeration and electrical controls.

• Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• 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.

• Physical Requirements

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

• Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

• To inquire about this posting, please contact Human Resources

• EEO Statement

• University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

• All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

• This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

• Requisition Number 86708

• Reg/Temp Regular

• Employment Type Full-Time

• Shift Day

• Work Schedule Mon.-Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm

• Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical

• Location Name University of Utah Hospital

• Workplace Set Up On-site

• City SALT LAKE CITY

• State UT

• Department UUH CST 16F FM MECH/HVAC-R

• Category Facilities/Trades/Materials

• Workplace Set Up On-site