Refrigeration Technician

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains, troubleshoots, and modifies ice machine and refrigeration equipment serving medical and research facilities on the UAMS campus. These systems support patient care and critical research operations. The technician performs routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on commercial refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporator coils, thermostatic expansion valves, solenoid valves, and refrigeration controls.

The role includes preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, diagnosing faults through leak detection, pressure testing, and electrical analysis, and repairing or replacing components. Work may include brazing copper refrigerant lines, evacuating systems, recharging refrigerants, and calibrating controls such as thermostats, pressure switches, and defrost timers. The technician interprets technical diagrams, blueprints, piping schematics, and pressure-temperature tables to assess superheat and subcooling and ensure efficient system operation.

The technician operates and maintains electrical and mechanical testing equipment, maintains shop inventory and documentation, and identifies equipment needs. The role also involves communicating with medical and research personnel about equipment issues and proposed repair plans, following up on work, completing maintenance logs and safety documentation, and collaborating with other technical shops and departments in Engineering and Operations. The work takes place in a critical healthcare environment where equipment reliability is important.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of HVAC refrigeration experience.
• EPA 608 Universal License.
• Intermediate proficiency with computer programs.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 12 points on the Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

• Technical degree in electronics, which may be accepted in place of experience.
• HVAC Mechanical license in accordance with ACA 17-33-3001.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify ice machine and refrigeration equipment serving UAMS medical and research facilities.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and emergency repairs on commercial refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose refrigeration problems using refrigerant leak detection, pressure testing, and electrical system analysis.
• Repair and replace system components, including brazing copper refrigerant lines, evacuating systems, and recharging them with appropriate refrigerants.
• Calibrate and adjust thermostats, pressure switches, defrost timers, and other refrigeration controls.
• Interpret technical diagrams, blueprints, and refrigeration piping schematics; use pressure-temperature tables to calculate superheat and subcooling.
• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical testing equipment safely and precisely.
• Maintain detailed records of shop inventories, including refrigerants, lubricants, and specialized tools, and request new or specialized equipment as needed.
• Communicate with medical staff and research personnel about equipment issues, proposed repair or maintenance plans, and follow-up.
• Complete maintenance logs, repair reports, safety checklists, and other required documentation.
• Collaborate with other technical shops and departments within the Engineering and Operations division.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10% from UAMS.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED