Refrigeration Mechanic FMD
Refrigeration Mechanic FMD
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$ 25 - 40
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Refrigeration Mechanic (Facilities Management Division).
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.Eleven 11 paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan biweekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan biweekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee matchThe Broward County Public Works Department/Facilities Management Division provides program and administrative management of maintenance and repairs of nearly 200 County buildings and facilities as well as roads and grounds utilities minor renovations and capital maintenance cleaning paid parking security and real property management of all County facilities and properties.The Refrigeration Mechanicposition performs a variety of journeylevel work in the maintenance installation repair and inspection of complex refrigeration equipment including air conditioning systems and chillers. Work involves the servicing of airconditioning systems and units refrigerators water cooling systems and related equipment utilized in a wide variety of County facilities and buildings. Work includes determining work methods and procedures and frequent participation in refrigeration assignments as well as responsibility for the quality of work produced.
General Description
Performs skilled work in mechanical refrigeration in the installation maintenance and repair of refrigeration equipment air conditioning systems and centrifugal chillers.
Works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires two 2 years of journey level refrigeration mechanic or closely related experience.Special Certifications and Licenses RequiredUniversal certification from the E.P.A.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License based on area of assignment.
Preferences* Completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical trade.* Industry certification by a nationally recognized certifying body such as NATE or HVAC Excellence.* Certifications from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) or Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or equivalent from a State of Florida recognized certifying entity: ACAC CMR Councilcertified Microbial Remediator; IICRC AMRT Applied Microbial Remediation Technician or IICRC WRT Water Damage Restoration Technician.* Two 2 years of Duct Cleaning experience in a commercial environment.
*Three 3 years of experience and functional knowledge working with building automation systems* Five 5 years of verifiable journeylevel experience in the operation inspection maintenance and repair of chilled water plant systems and associated equipment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs the overhaul and servicing of refrigeration units by checking the repair replacement and adjustment of worn or broken parts on condensers compressors and water and vacuum pumps and the testing of refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; performs the removal and replacement of motors pumps shafts and bearings.
Checks gauges and makes inspection for preventive maintenance; reads gauges and instruments determines temperature velocity and humidity factors using air and water temperature gauges; adjusts mechanisms such as valves controls and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and temperature; bleeds contaminants from system and charges with specified amount and type of refrigerant; checks gauges and makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections.
Maintains uptodate records on job orders; maintains effective and efficient working conditions; tests refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; removes and installs motors thermostats and humidistats; adjusts expansion valves; adjusts or changes belts; replaces gaskets hinges and hardware.
Repairs or adjusts valves piping connections fittings and couplings; performs the rebuilding repairs and painting of wood and metal cooling towers and fans.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking standing stooping stretching or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill adeptness and speed in the use of fingers hands or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Seeks coaching from others to address routine problems; learns to handle these issues effectively. Bases decisions and actions on relevant rules and procedures.- Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. Takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards methods and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customercentric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance ator email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.Countywide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public coworkers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Employment Type
Full-Time
