Refrigeration Mechanic

Title: Refrigeration Mechanic 2

Job Code: 6032

Employee Group: Labor-Represented Teamster

Full-Part-Time (FTE): 100% FTE

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Location: Duluth

The primary purpose of this position is to complete complex maintenance and repair work for refrigeration systems, air compressors, pumps, chillers, ice rink, and other campus systems. This position will also perform preventive maintenance inspections, daily rounds for chiller plants and ice rink, and respond to trouble calls. This position will work with computerized control systems to operate and troubleshoot equipment.

This is an in‑person position that will work full time on campus.

Monday through Friday with a normal shift time of 7:00am-3:30pm.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

40%

• The primary responsibility for Mechanic 2 is to perform complex refrigeration, maintenance, repair work with building systems and related equipment. A major component of this position will be maintenance for large‑scale buildings, which includes inspecting, servicing and repairing all types of refrigeration equipment.
• Performs tasks and duties of Mechanic I classification. Position will perform repairs of cooling systems. Performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment as determined by Facilities Management.

30%

• Receives and responds to service calls.

20%

• Completes daily rounds for chiller plants and ice rink and cleans chilled water filters.

10%

• Operates/troubleshoots building equipment/systems utilizing computerized equipment monitoring and automation systems.

• Technical education in mechanical (refrigeration) maintenance totaling two years and three years of applicable work experience.
• Must have Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification - EPA.
• Ability to maintain and repair heating and cooling pumps.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of this position. Positions may require the ability to walk or stand for majority of day; bend, climb, reach, kneel; carry, lift, push and pull 25 lbs. or more.

• Experience with maintenance and operations of District Cooling Systems, including Trane and York chillers.
• Operating experience with commercial ice plants.
• Experience with ultra‑low temperature freezers and coolers.

Pay Range: $70,990.40 per year (depending on education/qualifications/experience)

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Pay and benefits include:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

Additional information on benefit eligibility can be found on the Office of Human Resources website.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.