Refrigeration Mechanic

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

10d•$40 - $54

About The Position

The University of Washington Medical Center Montlake Maintenance has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time day shift REFRIGERATION MECHANIC. This position will work independently on refrigeration maintenance and repair projects in the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake. WORK SCHEDULE Monday – Friday 6:25 AM – 2:25 PM No call, evenings, nights or weekends required

Requirements

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a refrigeration mechanic; OR full journey status as a refrigeration mechanic in a union; OR four years’ applicable work experience.
Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Universal EPA refrigeration license is required

Responsibilities

Perform skilled journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, air-conditioning, and chilled water equipment, systems and controls.
Pump specified gas or fluid into system.
Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and tests components.
Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.
Install wiring to connect components to electric power source.
Perform Preventive Maintenance on all air-conditioners, refrigeration, and chiller equipment.
Lift or hoist and align components into position.
Screw bolt, rivet, weld, and braze parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.
Install, operate, maintain, and repair all types of refrigeration systems, including air-conditioning, chilled water systems, and refrigeration units including: Chillers, walk-in freezers, refrigerators, ice makers, specialty lab freezers & refrigerators.
Diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot, and overhaul electrical control circuits, temperature and pressure controls, and all related refrigeration components using manuals, blueprints, and equipment knowledge.
Interact with co-workers and customers in a positive and productive manner, exhibiting and providing excellent customer service skills.
Test coils, valves, and connections to determine that systems are leak proof and properly adjusted.
Operate and maintain cooling towers, including water treatments systems.
Recharge Units with proper refrigerant when necessary and maintain and repair compressor units and departmental research refrigeration equipment.
Test, make measurements, and adjust all types of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems for most efficient performance.
May lead or instruct helpers as required