Refrigeration Technician - Full Time

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $37.16 - $46.81
Union Position: Yes

Department Details

Diagnose and repair refrigerators, freezers, walk in coolers and Temp Trak.

Job Summary

To operate and maintain refrigeration equipment as required throughout the facility and other corporate facilities. Must take extra precautions when working in patient care areas and specifically keep tools out of the reach of children.

Must possess basic mechanical knowledge and show competence in the use of hand tools, meters, measuring devices and gauges.

Ability to work from blueprints, schematics and technical manuals helpful.

Must be able to explain conditions and situations accurately while troubleshooting, and function with safety, moral end efficiency of the department in mind. Ability to work all shifts and hours as scheduled.

Must comply with all corporate and facility policies and dress code. Must understand written and verbal communications. Good written and oral communications skills required.

Works independently with minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local codes, specifications, and ordinances.

Depending on facility size, additional duties may include but are not limited to: perform installation and maintenance of mechanical and stationary systems, including boiler operations, to ensure a safe and efficient environment; maintain campus grounds and perform other outside maintenance duties; perform general duties such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and bed repair and maintenance.

May require on-call duties as needed or as directed by the department.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associate’s degree in refrigeration, preferred.

Must have a minimum of five years experience in field of refrigeration.

Have a mechanical background resulting from formal training or through previous employment. Must become familiar with facility systems to be qualified for call or weekend duty within a 60 day period from hire. Prefer basic understanding and knowledge of: HVAC controls--pneumatic and electronic, pool equipment, ice machines.

Must have universal refrigeration certificate or obtain within six months. Power limited tech license, preferred. Must have or

obtain Special Boiler Operator License, within 60 days and work on obtaining first class C license within one year.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0252107
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No