Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician - Grade 3Penn State is searching for a full time Refrigeration Technician - Grade 3 to join the team. Duties include:Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, absorption and centrifugal liquid chilling units, refrigerated laboratory equipment and their auxiliary componentsRun gas lines and other lines involvedInstall, service, maintain and repair controls and devices to include electric, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow switches, level controls, etc., on listed units and auxiliary componentsDismantle units and auxiliary equipment; determine extent of repairs and replace worn or defective parts; determine, schedule and perform cleaning of units such as interiors of condensers, strainers, evaporators, interiors and exteriors of cooling water towers, etc.Perform routine schedule maintenance on units and their auxiliary components; lubricate specified points and make various adjustmentsMaintain logs and records as required and ensure proper amounts of gas and cooling agents are maintainedLocalize malfunctions, auxiliaries and controls and repair as necessary; refer repair problems for other trades to supervisor as necessary, i.E., loss of steam, water, air or electrical powerMaintain proper cooling temperatures and pressures in systems such as refrigerated spaces, air handling units, refrigerated laboratory equipment, ice making equipment, vending machines, water coolers, refrigidryers, dehumidifiers and other equipment associated with refrigeration and air conditioningPerform summer/winter changeover to include maintenance and repair of changeover valves, controls, and devices as requiredUse associated tools and equipment required to install, service, maintain and repair and test refrigeration, cooling and related equipmentWork with lead technician on complicated repairs or on construction of new or special unitsDirect the work of lower grade employees and apprentices as requiredOperate motor vehicle as required.Work Schedule: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.Days Off: Saturday, SundayThis position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.