Refrigeration Plant Operator

The University of Chicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Refrigeration Plant Operator in the Facilities/Enginerring & trades department at our Hyde Park Center. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. In the absence or vacancy of a Master Refrigeration Plant Operator, operates and maintains the central refrigeration system. Repairs and maintains building utility systems and appliances; fabricates and assembles components of central refrigeration systems.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of recognized apprentice program as Building engineer or equivalent progressive experience in building repair and maintenance
Five years of experience with large refrigeration equipment systems including five years maintaining the medical center’s refrigeration plant
Experience in welding with qualifications for certification
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and communicate with others by writing
Knowledge of use and maintenance of power and hand equipment used on the job
Must be able to work from ladders and scaffolds
Must be physically capable of performing the work expected in an efficient manner
Must have knowledge of safety rules, practices and equipment
Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work with other people
Must be capable of strenuous physical activity
EPA Refrigerant License (Universal)

Responsibilities

Operates the chiller plant to optimize the efficient production of cooling for the medical center
Maintains the central plant chilling equipment to promote efficient operations, minimize down time and maximize the equipment’s useful life
Maintains the water treatment system effectively to control freezing, organic growth, rust, scaling and dirt etc
Using hand tools, powered tools, and welding equipment, fabricates and assembles components of central refrigeration systems according to blueprints or schematic drawings and knowledge for operations of refrigeration systems
Performs welding including Arc, Gas, HeliArc and spot welding
Adjusts and repairs central air compressors
Performs minor maintenance of equipment used in the performance of duties
Requisitions materials and supplies as needed in the absence of Master Refrigeration Plant Operator
Keeps working areas neat, clean and safe
Communicates with patients, visitors, and other hospital employees with tact and courtesy
Offers assistance to patients and visitors requiring special assistance
Maintains patients rights to privacy
Follows through on all assigned duties until completion
Ensures safety of patients, visitors, and other hospital employees
Maintains personnel appearance in accordance with Departmental Policy on dress and uniform
Completes departmental required paperwork in timely and eligible fashion
Performs other duties as requested by senior management