SENIOR REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 72000346

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

107d • $41,427

About The Position

The Senior Refrigeration Mechanic position is required to perform highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs in DMS managed facilities throughout the State of Florida and will be expected to travel to different facilities as needed. This requires a trained professional with mechanical, plumbing, and electrical experience. The position requires specific demonstrable technician/trades experience relating to heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical systems and direct digital controls.

Requirements

• Two years' experience in building maintenance, plumbing, electrical or mechanical; or vocational/technical training in mechanical repair or one of the building trades can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours.
• Valid driver's license.
• Available after hours for callbacks or shift work at night, at weekends, and state holidays when necessary.
• Must be physically able to climb multiple flights of stairs, climb a ladder, work from heights, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch, able to work near loud noises and electrical equipment, work in basements, tight spaces and on rooftop.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, operation and repair of various types of mechanical equipment such as pumps, electrical motors, ahu's, vfd's, vav's, boilers, water heaters, chillers, fans, ducts, hydraulic systems, hydronic systems.
• Inspect equipment, analyze trouble and plan sequence of repair operations.
• Manually operate mechanical systems to maintain occupant comfort and building safety in the event of Building Automation System (BAS) failure.
• Operate boilers in accordance with standard operating procedures and boiler manufacturer requirements.
• Inspect gauge readings to determine proper mechanical equipment operation.
• Calibrate, adjust, and repair temperature devices.
• Coordinate closely with Operations Control in the identification and change documentation and validation of building controls.
• Perform laser alignment on pumps and motors.
• Proactively investigate deficiencies, unusual activity, data trends, noise, complaints and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform chemical water analysis on boiler water as required by boiler manufacturers.
• Perform all specified preventive maintenance tasks assigned each week and report all time and materials used on each work order.
• Promptly communicate unusual activity or data to Supervisor, Facilities Manager and HVAC Superintendent in Tallahassee.
• Identify when proper preventative maintenance is not being performed and report to Supervisor, Facilities Manager and HVAC Superintendent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan.
• Opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed