HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic - South Mountain Restoration Center

As an HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic with the Department of Human Services at South Mountain Restoration Center, you can apply your technical skills in a setting that values precision and reliability. This position provides steady, rewarding work that supports essential heating, cooling and food storage systems. You will take on important repairs, installations and system checks that help the Center operate safely.

Take this opportunity to grow your expertise in a role that truly matters.

This position ensures the proper operation of refrigeration, HVAC and retherm systems that support resident safety and comfort. The role involves inspections, repairs, installations and compliance with environmental regulations. As a HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• Temperature Checks:Monitor refrigerators, freezers, milk coolers and walk in units, and maintain related pumps
• Equipment Installation:Install new refrigeration and HVAC systems and connect related components
• System Repairs:Adjust and repair heating systems and maintain central air conditioning units
• Refrigerant Handling:Operate recovery and recycling equipment and follow all EPA regulations
• Technical Assistance:Support electricians and assist with related maintenance tasks
• General Duties:Perform additional tasks necessary to maintain safe and efficient operations

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

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

• 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 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 Guidelines.
• 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.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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