Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician – UAMS

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Closing Date: 01/24/2026
Type of Position: Professional Staff – Facilities
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: (unspecified)
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of Ice Machine and Refrigeration Equipment that serves the medical and research facilities on the UAMS Campus. These systems are essential to patient care and critical research operations, directly impacting patient health and outcomes. The Ice Machine/Refrigeration Technician will be tasked with performing routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on a wide range of commercial refrigeration systems, including hermetic and semi-hermetic compressors, air‑cooled and water‑cooled condensers, evaporative coils, thermostatic expansion valves (TXVs), solenoid valves, and various refrigeration control systems.

• High school diploma/GED plus one (1) year of HVAC Refrigeration experience
• EPA 608 Universal License
• Computer program proficiency level:
  Intermediate
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record

• Five (5) years of HVAC Refrigeration experience
• Technical degree in electronics, may be accepted in place of experience
• HVAC Mechanical license in accordance with ACA 17-33-3001

• Role involves performing regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on refrigeration systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Diagnoses issues using advanced refrigeration diagnostics, including refrigerant leak detection, pressure testing, and electrical system analysis.
• Executes component repairs and replacements, such as brazing of copper refrigerant lines, evacuation of systems, and recharging with appropriate refrigerants (e.g., R‑404A, R‑134a, R‑22).
• Calibrates and adjusts control systems, such as thermostats, pressure switches, and defrost timers.
• Interprets and analyzes complex technical diagrams, blueprints, and refrigeration piping schematics; uses refrigerant pressure‑temperature relationship tables to calculate superheat and subcooling.
• Operates and maintains electrical and mechanical testing equipment, including multimeters, clamp meters, refrigerant recovery machines, and vacuum pumps.
• Maintains detailed records of shop inventories and manages procurement of specialized equipment.
• Engages with medical staff and research personnel to understand equipment issues and communicates repair plans.
• Completes required documentation, including maintenance logs, repair reports, and safety checklists.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Resume

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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact.

• Annual TB Screening
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law.