Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Maintains, operates and repairs air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

Qualifications

A minimum of three years experience in refrigeration repair, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated experience in silver-soldering; a working knowledge of refrigerants used in commercial and residential applications; demonstrated customer services skills; and oral and written communications skills required. Technical training in refrigeration and electrical controls preferred. Must be licensed, or receive licensing within six months of hire, by the Environmental Protection Agency to diagnose and repair air conditioning units using the freon recovery system.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

• Maintains hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor systems by using a hermetic compressor analyzer and electrical tester to isolate the malfunctioning part or parts enabling the mechanic to rebuild the system and place the unit back in service.
• Services and maintains centrifugal and absorption chillers by removing and replacing motors, adjusts and inspects motor coolants as necessary, inspecting and correcting any malfunction in purges, removing and replacing tube bundles through which coolant is passed, and performing electrical repairs as required on systems relays and controls.
• Recharges a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by selecting the appropriate refrigerant and ensuring that all foreign matter is eliminated to provide optimum cooling capacity. This will include removing and cleaning of coils and repiping systems as required.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Problem Solving

This position has the authority to prioritize workload and determine solutions for basic problems. Maintenance and repairs are typically performed independently; supervisor will be consulted for non-routine solutions.

Comments

This position may be required to be on-call and work a variety of shifts within a 24 hour period.

Some areas have two levels of Refrigeration and AC Mechanics administered by hiring department.