Refrigerator Equipment Operator 1st Class (Demolition Department)

City of Detroit•Dpsh, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsible for operating and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including auxiliary equipment requiring possession of a Refrigeration Operator License.

Requirements

Completion of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and their auxiliaries requiring possession of a license indicated by the title of the class.
Valid First Class Refrigeration Operator’s License or Greater.
Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.
Knowledge of operating details and characteristics of a variety of types of refrigeration and air-conditioning, ice making, water cooling, and other similar equipment and systems.
Knowledge of applicable safety codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Skill in working with the tools and materials commonly employed in the operation and maintenance of such equipment.
Skill in physical strength and manual dexterity.
Ability to maintain operation and maintenance activity logs.
Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot operating conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, operating and repair instructions, and manuals

Nice To Haves

Equivalency combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Responsibilities

Operates and adjusts refrigeration equipment.
Balances, adjusts, and sets controls including but not limited to, expansion valves; hydrostatic and electric regulators, and various switches to maintain humidity and temperature levels.
Operates and maintains a refrigeration compressor room, including, but not limited to, condensing, chilled water pumping, and circulatory apparatus.
Operates and maintains air washing, mixing, and conditioning units.
Performs inspections to check operating performance of equipment.
Maintains required readings of refrigerant, including but not limited to, other pressures, dry and wet bulb temperatures, humidity and other readings in activity log records.
Inspects and lubricates bearings and housing.
Changes parts on motors, fans, compressors, pumps, and other equipment.
Checks and replaces worn belts on belt-driven equipment.
Assists in making major repairs and overhauls to refrigeration and air-conditioning units.