Refrigeration Technician

Overview

Refrigeration Technician

Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:

Director of Maintenance

FLSA Status:
Non Exempt

Summary:

To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

• Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local and Board of Education guidelines.
• Repairs and maintains all types of air conditioning and refrigeration units.
• Repairs and maintains gas, hot water, steam and oil boilers and hot air furnace. Rebuilds/replaces any type of equipment as required.
• Repairs and maintains air handlers, ventilators, cooling coils and radiators along with other mechanical heating and ventilating equipment.
• Monitors and coordinates control panels and EMS systems on all systems to maintain standard working temperature.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance and boiler water treatment programs for all heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Install and tests new equipment.
• Required to be on 24 hour call.
• Accurately orders and accounts for material and labor relation to assignments.
• Completes all assigned routine and planned maintenance within a reasonable time period.
• May be required to drive a company vehicle to perform certain job duties to any location within the District.
• Communicates with Foreman on a scheduled basis to discuss current and anticipated workload.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Ability to work in a constructive mode. Two years HVAC experience. Through knowledge of HVAC equipment or refrigeration equipment. Registered EPA license to handle Freon.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

None

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, control drawings, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.

The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as motors and compressors. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and air compressors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. Frequently the employee will work alone and occasionally will work irregular or extended hours.

The noise level in the work…