Refrigeration Mechanic II

Job Overview

This is a skilled refrigeration mechanic work. The employee is responsible for maintaining, repairing and installing low and medium temperature commercial and residential refrigeration equipment in school kitchens, clinics, lounges, and other locations. The work includes servicing other cooled/refrigerated devices such as water coolers and dehumidifiers. The work is performed in accordance with standard practices of the trade and applicable codes and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Services, maintains, installs and performs preventive maintenance on walk-in and reach-in refrigerators and freezers; implements preventive maintenance program for refrigeration equipment and coordinates scheduling of work with supervisor
• Diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on portable milk coolers, ice cream freezers, and ice making equipment; advises when equipment is reaching the end of its useful life; recommends the replacement of unreliable and outdated refrigeration and freezing equipment
• Maintains Refrigerant Control Logs in accordance with EPA Regulations and supervisor guidance; recovers refrigerant and charges equipment, orders replacement parts and materials, coordinates installation schedule with customers
• May be assigned to lead a team of maintenance personnel to accomplish a maintenance project

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of a mechanical (HVAC) trade apprenticeship

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Universal CFC Refrigerant License

Valid Driver’s License; CDL desired

Virginia Journeyman HVAC professional trade license required; Master HVAC is desired, Master Gas Fitter professional trade license is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience and ability to perform skilled refrigeration mechanic work to complete repairs, maintenance, and installation at the journeyman trade level on commercial refrigeration equipment; to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the trade safely and efficiently; to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others
• Ability to read blueprints and other drawings; operate a computer tablet for work management
• Knowledge of the hazards of the maintenance trades and safety precautions utilized to minimize risks

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: *Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 254 days/ 8 hours
Salary Level: Universal 10
Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation
Salary Range: $33.29- $62.22

Remote Work Eligible:No

Union Designation: Non-Certified

Essential Personnel Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.