HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic - South Mountain Restoration Center

THE POSITION

Put your experience and training in HVAC and refrigeration maintenance to work! The South Mountain Restoration Center is seeking an energetic, reliable HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. Your work will keep the center running smoothly and help us continue to provide the highest quality of care and services for our residents. Apply today to start an exciting and rewarding career with the Department of Human Services!

In this position, you will maintain the center's HVAC, refrigeration, and retherm equipment in proper operation for the comfort and safety of residents. You can expect to check and maintain all refrigerators, freezers, milk coolers, and walk-in boxes. Your work will involve installing new refrigeration and related equipment, as well as new HVAC and related equipment when necessary. Some of your duties will include making adjustments and repairs to heating systems, maintaining central air conditioning units, operating and maintaining refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment, and assisting electricians as required.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking!
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, units, and equipment;
  or
• Completion of a three‑year Vo‑Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation and six months experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems;
  or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment.

• You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification types 1, 2, and 3, from an approved provider within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local…