Air Conditioning/ Refrigeration Mechanic

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Posted: 01-May-24

Location: La Jolla, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 129476

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 05/02/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 05/14/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Refrigerator Technician will perform skilled journey level work in preventative maintenance, repairs, installation and/or replacement of on-campus refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment and components such as, but not limited to: split or packaged air conditioning systems or water source heat pumps from 1/8 to 10 tons in size, multi-circuit water chiller units up to 150 tons in size, centrifugal chillers up to 300 tons in size, natural gas furnaces, water source heat pumps, walk-in freezers and environmental rooms.

Performs troubleshooting and repair on attached electrical, electronic, pneumatic and plumbed devices and subsystems. Troubleshoot and repair/replace according to National Electric Code (NEC) and Campus standards all air conditioning and refrigeration related electrical issues including electrical distribution systems, lighting, breakers, step down transformers, solenoid valves, electric motors, digital and analog control systems, printed circuit boards and thermostats.

Responds to Air Conditioning / Refrigeration (A/C&R) and General Electrical System trouble calls anywhere on campus and at several off-campus locations. Make quick analysis of mechanical and/or electrical problems through proper troubleshooting techniques and use of various test equipment, tools and schematics.

Checks, tests, diagnoses, installs, maintains, upgrades, and/or repairs/replaces components to a wide variety of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to ensure systems and equipment are operating properly. Use proper techniques in the mechanical preservation and preventative maintenance of quality of output for A/C&R equipment and systems.

Installs, repairs, calibrates and/or programs control devices operating campus Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, & Heating (A/C-R & H) machinery. Incumbents safely work in confined spaces such as overheads and mechanical spaces and work safely on and around electrical equipment including exposed conductors and wiring in voltages from 24VAC to 460VAC.

Follows established safety procedures. Act as on-site expert resource for outside contractors performing work as directed by Facilities Engineering(FE). Review contractor proposals and assist FE management in development of job scope documentation for the renewal, replacement, and/or upgrade of UCSD air conditioning and refrigeration equipment when needed. Use various types of techniques and materials to repair leaks in water and refrigerant lines. Effectively work with campus customers and co-workers to accomplish work with a high level of quality and efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have valid California Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Environmental Protection Agency Certification (EPA) 608 Universal License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Healthcare environment experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $97,865 - $97,865 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $46.87 - $46.87

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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