AIRCONDTNG REFRIG MECH

Reference Number: 96-26062

Posted Job Title: AIRCONDTNG REFRIG MECH

School Name: Facilities and Real Estate Services

Position Type: Full Time

Position Schedule: 4:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Months: 12

Position Length: Ongoing

Duties:

• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in the maintenance and operation of chilled water, refrigerant , HVAC and building air conditioning systems and their auxiliary components. ( compressors, pumps , coils, cooling towers, cold boxes, ice-machines, split systems, AHU's, etc.).
• Experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing all components associated with chilled water, refrigerant, HVAC and building air conditioning systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining large centrifugal chillers and their associated auxiliary equipment. (Cooling Towers , Pumps, VFD's,etc)
• Experience with maintaining and operating a chilled water distribution loop.
• Practical and theoretical knowledge in understanding and utilizing safe work practices and PPE as defined by OSHA and other governing entities. (What is LOTO, JSA, PRCS, PPE, etc.)
• Experience with interpreting and working from schematics, drawings, sketches and O&M manuals.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, graduate from a recognized HVAC technical school or apprenticeship program and 5-7 years of experience.
• Must have successfully completed one of the following:
• An approved accredited apprenticeship (4- 5 year program) in HVAC or Steamfitting.

HVAC or Steamfitter trade-specific vocational school (2-year program)

*HVAC or Steamfitter trade-specific military school(s) or equivalent approved corporate training program.

• Must have experience working in a multi-trades environment; AND must be willing to conduct work outside of his/her primary trade, as operational needs dictate.
• Knowledge of the principles and methods used in the maintenance and operation of chilled water, refrigerant , HVAC and building air conditioning systems and their auxiliary components. ( compressors, pumps , coils, cooling towers, cold boxes, ice-machines, split systems, AHU's, etc.)
• Must have 5 to 7 years experience with HVAC and/or Steam systems.
• Holds an active EPA Universal Refrigerant recovery certificate.
• Holds a Philadelphia Class A Operating Engineer's License.
• Must be able to accept rotating shift if required.
• Must be able to communicate with people and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to climb.
• Posses a valid drivers license, free of any suspension or revocation from the individuals state of permanent residency.

Special Requirements:

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

For Further Information and to Apply:

Quick Link: http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/29290