REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

REFRIGERATION MECHANIC - 60009595

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 706-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state-operated civil treatment facility.

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Refrigeration Mechanic within the Maintenance Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• This position performs skilled mechanical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs varying types of refrigeration equipment ranging from room air conditioners, water coolers, refrigerators, walk-in coolers and freezers, ice machines, roof mounted air handlers and compressors, and two (2) 400 ton centrifugal chillers.
• Maintain cooling towers and perform water treatment tests.
• Maintain all heating equipment, pneumatic and electrical controls, mixing boxes and duct work to ensure a secure, safe and comfortable environment for the people we serve and staff.
• Required to operate State owned vehicles.
• Repairs and installs refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to blueprints and schematic drawings; assembles structural and functional components; and submits requisitions for the purchase of necessary supplies and materials for the installation of the equipment.
• Performs corrective maintenance, as required or scheduled by Trades Supervisor, using work order requests or verbal instructions.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as scheduled by Trades Supervisor; keeps all pertinent records, estimates required manpower, equipment and material needs and informs Trades Supervisor of same.
• Performs routine inspections as required.
• Maintain fire dampers in duct work.
• Maintain records and logs for the preventive maintenance program, on the equipment for which responsible to ensure the most cost-effective method of operation.
• Is responsible for upkeep of tools, uniforms and will report any damage and loss to immediate Supervisor.
• Repairs and installs washers and dryers.
• Assists with repair and preventive maintenance on laundry equipment.
• Responsible for the storage of all assigned refrigerants and maintains a log for all recycled refrigerants.
• Keeps a journal showing the type, amount, building and date for all refrigerants used throughout the campus.
• Performs scheduled night service and repairs necessary to keep equipment operating satisfactorily.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods for installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration and air-conditioning units and component parts.
• Skill in using hand tools.
• Skill in installing, repairing and maintaining refrigeration units and component parts.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Vocational/technical training in air-conditioning and heating mechanics can substitute at the rate of 720 classroom hours for each year of the required.

Candidate profile (application) requirements:

• Candidate profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work history - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs Any and all Florida University jobs All periods of employment Periods of unemployment Gaps 3 months or more* Education Volunteer Experience Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment. * Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Location: MACCLENNY, FL, US, 32063