Refrigeration Technician - Facilities Maintenance

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Location: Hershey, PA

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Evening (3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.)

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hr

Recruiter Contact: Nicholas Wine (nwine
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Responsible for the repair, maintenance and upgrade of the facilities refrigerated equipment including process chillers, lab equipment, HVAC, refrigerators, freezers, growth chambers, walk‑in boxes, and ice machines. Responsible for scheduling and performing preventive maintenance of assigned equipment. Responsible for performing duties in compliance with EPA regulations and departmental policies.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Training in refrigeration and electronics required.
• Five (5) years job‑related experience in residential or industrial refrigeration and mechanical trades required.
• Computer skills preferred. EPA certification as a Universal Refrigerant Technician is required.
• Must be able to braze, solder, cut, form and assemble a variety of materials, and disassemble, repair and replace a variety of refrigerated equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must pass a written test and hands‑on skills demonstration with a score of 75% or greater.

• Vocational technical school training in refrigeration and electronics arena preferred.
• Industrial refrigeration experience preferred.
• Operation of tractors, forklifts, high lifts and other types of equipment preferred.

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Employee wellness programs, fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous paid time off, personal time and paid parental leave.
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance and identity theft protection.
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solutions Center, learning & organizational development, virtual benefits orientation, employee exclusive concierge service.

Union:
Teamsters Local 776

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.