REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

Req #: 226692
Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE - MAINTENANCE
Job Location: UW Medical Center - Montlake
Posting Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $6,569 - $8,753 per month
Other Compensation: Effective July 1st, 2023, UW Medicine will provide a license premium of 10% of base salary for all hours paid for possession of EPA Universal (EPA) license.
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift
Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page .

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Maintenance has an outstanding opportunity to hire a REFRIGERATION MECHANIC.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, 100% FTE, Day Shift

Two positions available

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Position will work independently on refrigeration maintenance and repair projects in the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.

Be a part of a team dedicated to supporting UW Medicine where Patients Are First

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform skilled journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, air-conditioning, and chilled water equipment, systems and controls.

Pump specified gas or fluid into system.

Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments, and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.

Dismantle malfunctioning systems and tests components.

Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair systems.

Install wiring to connect components to electric power source.

Perform Preventive Maintenance on all air-conditioners, refrigeration, and chiller equipment.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a refrigeration mechanic;
OR full journey status as a refrigeration mechanic in a union;
OR four years’ applicable work experience.

Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:

The examination (including written, E & T and oral components) will consist of a scored evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience as a refrigeration mechanic; knowledge of refrigeration systems; ability to install, maintain and repair refrigeration, air-conditioning and chilled water equipment, systems and controls. The examination may be given and scored by an examination panel

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest.   As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.
Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.  UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Become part of our team.   Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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