Refrigeration Mechanic - UW Medical Center-Montlake

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000130793

Job Description

The University of Washington Medical Center Montlake Maintenance has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time day shift REFRIGERATION MECHANIC . This position will work independently on refrigeration maintenance and repair projects in the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday

• 6:25 AM - 2:25 PM

• No call, evenings, nights or weekends required

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Perform skilled journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, air-conditioning, and chilled water equipment, systems and controls.

• Pump specified gas or fluid into system.

• Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.

• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and tests components.

• Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.

• Install wiring to connect components to electric power source.

• Perform Preventive Maintenance on all air-conditioners, refrigeration, and chiller equipment.

• Lift or hoist and align components into position.

• Screw bolt, rivet, weld, and braze parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring harnesses, valves, pumps, compressors, condensers, cores, and pipes.

• Install, operate, maintain, and repair all types of refrigeration systems, including air-conditioning, chilled water systems, and refrigeration units including: Chillers, walk-in freezers, refrigerators, ice makers, specialty lab freezers & refrigerators.

• Diagnose, inspect, troubleshoot, and overhaul electrical control circuits, temperature and pressure controls, and all related refrigeration components using manuals, blueprints, and equipment knowledge.

• Interact with co-workers and customers in a positive and productive manner, exhibiting and providing excellent customer service skills.

• Test coils, valves, and connections to determine that systems are leak proof and properly adjusted.

• Operate and maintain cooling towers, including water treatments systems.

• Recharge Units with proper refrigerant when necessary and maintain and repair compressor units and departmental research refrigeration equipment.

• Test, make measurements, and adjust all types of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems for most efficient performance.

• May lead or instruct helpers as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a refrigeration mechanic; OR full journey status as a refrigeration mechanic in a union; OR four years' applicable work experience.

• Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

• Universal EPA refrigeration license is required

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$41.01 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$54.65 hourly

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

WFSE Skilled Trades

About the UW

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