AC Refrigeration Technician Journeyperson

Responsibilities Install, repair, and troubleshoot refrigeration, air conditioning and compressed air systems and controls. Perform preventative maintenance on systems. Respond to emergency trouble calls. Be accountable to work in a manner consistent with departmental and university defined roles, responsibilities, and jurisdictional guidelines. Acquire and maintain licenses and/or special knowledge to perform work and maintain specialized equipment as required. Maintain good working relationship with building coordinators, department's customers, and the Cornell community. Utilize electronic work management system to receive work assignments and prioritization, and document and record all efforts. Maintain appropriate records and logs. Qualifications Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. At least 5 years of experience in the refrigeration or related field. Must be certified as a universal technician, per 40CFR Part 82 Subpart F and provide proof of certification. Must have a basic, working knowledge of computers. Must be a member of the local plumbers or electricians union, or be willing to join the union within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell. Good customer relations, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills. Required to inspect and work in crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements, and confined/isolated areas. Access to these may be by ladder or scaffold tower on platforms up to 100' high. Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height, and accumulated dirt. Use of employer provided safety equipment, including a respirator, is required. Must be available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends. Possibility of shift work. Delivers heavy material to job sites. Must have ability to ascend and descend heights, have agility and freedom of movement, ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffold, and ability to move easily in confined spaces. Must have and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites. Preferred Qualifications Apprentice certification desirable. Benefits This is a benefits eligible, union position within the BTC. The starting pay rate is $41.72/hour. Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year's Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions. EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr