Refrigeration and AC Mechanic

University of Utah Health•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. It does not provide patient care. The role is with University of Utah Hospital and follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The position includes a required after-hours on-call rotation.

Requirements

Three years of experience in refrigeration repair, or equivalent experience.
Current Environmental Protection Agency license.
Experience in silver-soldering.
Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Human relations and effective communication skills.
Knowledge of refrigerants used in commercial and residential applications.
Ability to determine solutions to basic problems.
Ability to work unsupervised.
A valid State of Utah Driver's License may be required, depending on the department of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodation, including work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects.
Ability to perform physical activities including carrying, climbing, color determination, crawling, lifting, listening, manual dexterity, pulling and/or pushing, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping and crouching, and walking.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain and rebuild hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor systems, using a hermetic compressor analyzer and electrical tester to isolate malfunctioning parts.
Recharge air conditioning and refrigeration systems using the appropriate refrigerant and ensuring foreign matter is eliminated to provide optimum cooling capacity.
Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration-related electrical components.
May service and maintain centrifugal and absorption chillers, including removing and replacing motors, adjusting and inspecting motor coolants, replacing tube bundles, and performing electrical repairs.
Complete the required after-hours on-call rotation.

Benefits

50% tuition reduction for eligible employees attending the University of Utah.
Health coverage.
Dental coverage.
Life insurance.
Retirement benefits.
Paid time off.
11 paid holidays per year.
Supplied uniforms, including hats, jackets/vests, and a safety shoe allowance of $150 every two years.
Tools and equipment supplied.
Safety gear supplied.
Work-related training costs covered, subject to budget.
Turkey certificate for Thanksgiving holiday.
Coin program for outstanding services performed.
Paid on-call availability, if assigned position requires it. Department-specific benefits are not guaranteed and are subject to change.