REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 60032907

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Refrigeration Mechanic. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods for installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning units and component parts.
• Skill in using hand tools.
• Skill in installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration units and component parts.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Vocational/technical training in air-conditioning and heating mechanics can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains and repairs varying types of refrigeration equipment ranging from room air conditioners, water coolers, refrigerators, walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, roof mounted air handlers and compressors. Maintain all heating equipment, pneumatic and electrical controls, mixing boxes and duct work to ensure a secure, safe and comfortable environment for the people we serve and staff. Required to operate State owned vehicles.
• Repairs and installs refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to blueprints and schematic drawings; assembles structural and functional components; and submits requisitions for the purchase of necessary supplies and materials for the installation of the equipment.
• Performs corrective maintenance, as required or scheduled by Trades Supervisor, using work order requests or verbal instructions. Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as scheduled by Trades Supervisor; keeps all pertinent records, estimates required manpower, equipment and material needs and informs Trades Supervisor of same. Performs routine inspections as required. Maintain fire dampers in duct work. Maintain records and logs for the preventive maintenance program, on the equipment for which responsible to ensure the most cost-effective method of operation. Is responsible for upkeep of tools, uniforms and will report any damage and loss to immediate Supervisor.
• Assists with repair and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for the storage of all assigned refrigerants and maintains a log for all recycled refrigerants. Keeps a journal showing the type, amount, building and date for all refrigerants used throughout the campus.
• Performs scheduled night service and repairs necessary to keep equipment operating satisfactory.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees