Refrigeration Technician
Refrigeration Technician
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Type of Position:
Professional Staff Facilities
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
OPS Campus Operations HVAC and Controls
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Summary of Job Duties:
This position is responsible for the maintenance troubleshooting and modification of Ice Machine and Refrigeration Equipment that serves the medical and research facilities on the UAMS Campus. These systems are essential to patient care and critical research operations directly impacting patient health and outcomes. The Ice Machine/Refrigeration Technician will be tasked with performing routine maintenance diagnostics and repair on a wide range of commercial refrigeration systems.
Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED plus one 1 year of HVAC Refrigeration experience.
EPA 608 Universal License.
Computer program proficiency level: Intermediate.
Valid drivers license with fewer than 12 points on their Motor Vehicle Record.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED plus five 5 years of HVAC Refrigeration experience.
- Technical degree in electronics may be accepted in place of experience.
- HVAC Mechanical license in Accordance w/ACA.
Additional Information:
- These include but are not limited to hermetic and semihermetic compressors aircooled and watercooled condensers evaporative coils thermostatic expansion valves (TXVs) solenoid valves and various refrigeration control systems.
- The role involves performing regular preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on refrigeration systems ensuring optimal performance and compliance with regulatory standards.
- The technician will diagnose issues using advanced refrigeration diagnostics including refrigerant leak detection pressure testing and electrical system analysis. This includes executing component repairs and replacements such as brazing of copper refrigerant lines evacuation of systems and recharging with the appropriate refrigerants (e.g. R404A R134a R22.
- Additionally the role involves calibrating and adjusting control systems such as thermostats pressure switches and defrost timers to ensure systems are operating within specified parameters.
- The technician must be proficient in interpreting and analyzing complex technical diagrams blueprints and refrigeration piping schematics as well as utilizing refrigerant pressuretemperature relationship tables to calculate superheat and subcooling ensuring systems are charged correctly and operating efficiently.
- Operating and maintaining electrical and mechanical testing equipment such as multimeters clamp meters refrigerant recovery machines and vacuum pumps with a focus on safety and precision is essential.
- Responsibilities also include maintaining detailed records of all shop inventories including refrigerants lubricants and specialized tools.
- The technician is expected to identify the need for and request new or specialized equipment ensuring the shop is equipped to handle the latest refrigeration technologies and systems.
- Engaging with medical staff and research personnel to understand specific equipment issues communicating proposed repair or maintenance plans and providing thorough followup is a key aspect of this role.
- Accurately completing all required documentation including maintenance logs repair reports and safety checklists and collaborating effectively with other technical shops and departments within the Engineering and Operations division are also crucial.
- This position requires a deep understanding of refrigeration principles strong technical skills and the ability to work in a critical healthcare environment where the reliability of equipment is paramount.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Crawling Crouching Feeling Hearing Kneeling Reaching Standing Stooping Talking Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Sitting
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
