Job Description
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in Refrigeration and HVAC, experience with environmental chambers, cold rooms, and ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems
Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position
Required Skill/Ability 1
Ability to perform job as described
Required Licenses Or Certifications
Must possess a valid Connecticut D-2 license or higher
Must possess a valid Federal Environmental Protection Agency Refrigeration Universal Certification, and OSHA 10
Must have a driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut
Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet
Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting
Works in confined areas
Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools
Moves, assembles, lifts or carries furniture, equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (5O) pounds without assistance
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements
These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy
Additional Background Or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license
Benefits
Compensation Grade
Responsibilities
Work Days/Hours (Other Than Standard)
Installs, repairs, replaces, services and maintains University direct expansion air conditioning and refrigeration systems including calibration and refurbishment of laboratory and research refrigeration equipment
Maintains and repairs systems according to schematic drawings and knowledge of refrigeration systems, using hand-tools, powered tools and brazing equipment
Reads schematic drawings to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components, such as compressor, condenser, evaporator, microprocessors, valves, and tubing or piping needed to repair or build refrigeration system
This position demands a broad skill set and equipment knowledge that encompasses entire refrigeration spectrum, from small appliances, environmental rooms, commercial refrigeration, multi-stage and ultra-low cascade systems and HVAC applications
Under the direction of the supervisor, and under limited supervision, performs assignments and assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments
Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor
Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes
Secures materials, supplies and equipment
Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade
Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment as required
Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site
Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods
Observes safety standards and practices
Installs, repairs, replaces or alters ariy air conditioning and refrigeration closed loop systems including necessary piping and associated pumping equipment
Also maintains equipment such as but not limited to water coolers, blowers, fans, expansion valves, cooling water and condenser pumps, dampers, ice machines, control valves and all related controls within air conditioning/refrigeration systems
Inspects water and condenser water pump control valves, cooling tower, chiller and condenser, compressors and direct expansion refrigeration systems
Inspects, troubleshoots and tests refrigeration system operation using gauges and test instrument
Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and testing equipment
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems
Compares readings with specifications to evaluate performance of system, and adjusts or replaces parts as indicated
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming
Cuts, bends and brazes specified tubing to inlets and outlets of components to form liquid and suction lines of refrigeration system
Remove air from system, adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system
Install expansion and solenoid valves, compressors, condensers and other components using hand tools, acetylene torches and wrenches
Attach thermocouples to various points of refrigeration system and test equipment to evaluate functioning and cooling capacity of system
Maintains large refrigeration equipment, built in refrigerators and small closed cooling systems for laboratory and research equipment
Troubleshoots, repairs and installs cascade, and multiple stage refrigeration systems
Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments
Job description
University Job Title
Refrigeration Mechanic
Bargaining Unit
L35 - Local 35 (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade 11
Wage Ranges
Click here to see our Wage Ranges
Searchable Job Family
Facilities, Physical Plant
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Days/Hours (Other Than Standard)
Tu-Sa 7:50a.m.-4:20p.m.
Worksite Address
344 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Model
On-site
Position Focus
Installs, repairs, replaces, services and maintains University direct expansion air conditioning and refrigeration systems including calibration and refurbishment of laboratory and research refrigeration equipment. Maintains and repairs systems according to schematic drawings and knowledge of refrigeration systems, using hand-tools, powered tools and brazing equipment. Reads schematic drawings to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components, such as compressor, condenser, evaporator, microprocessors, valves, and tubing or piping needed to repair or build refrigeration system. This position demands a broad skill set and equipment knowledge that encompasses entire refrigeration spectrum, from small appliances, environmental rooms, commercial refrigeration, multi-stage and ultra-low cascade systems and HVAC applications.
Essential Duties
• Under the direction of the supervisor, and under limited supervision, performs assignments and assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments.
• Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor.
• Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes. Secures materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment as required.
• Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site.
• Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods.
• Observes safety standards and practices.
• Installs, repairs, replaces or alters ariy air conditioning and refrigeration closed loop systems including necessary piping and associated pumping equipment. 1
• Also maintains equipment such as but not limited to water coolers, blowers, fans, expansion valves, cooling water and condenser pumps, dampers, ice machines, control valves and all related controls within air conditioning/refrigeration systems.
• Inspects water and condenser water pump control valves, cooling tower, chiller and condenser, compressors and direct expansion refrigeration systems.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and tests refrigeration system operation using gauges and test instrument.
• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and testing equipment.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
• Compares readings with specifications to evaluate performance of system, and adjusts or replaces parts as indicated.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Cuts, bends and brazes specified tubing to inlets and outlets of components to form liquid and suction lines of refrigeration system.
• Remove air from system, adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Install expansion and solenoid valves, compressors, condensers and other components using hand tools, acetylene torches and wrenches.
• Attach thermocouples to various points of refrigeration system and test equipment to evaluate functioning and cooling capacity of system.
• Maintains large refrigeration equipment, built in refrigerators and small closed cooling systems for laboratory and research equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and installs cascade, and multiple stage refrigeration systems.
Required Education And Experience
High School diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in Refrigeration and HVAC, experience with environmental chambers, cold rooms, and ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems. Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Ability to perform job as described.
Required Licenses Or Certifications
• Must possess a valid Connecticut D-2 license or higher. 2. Must possess a valid Federal Environmental Protection Agency Refrigeration Universal Certification, and OSHA 10. 3. Must have a driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut.
Physical Requirements
• Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet. 2. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting. 3. Works in confined areas. 4. Sustained overhead work. 5. Works outside.in all types of weather. 6. Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools. 7. Moves, assembles, lifts or carries furniture, equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (5O) pounds without assistance.
Weekend Hours Required?
Yes
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Additional Background Or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
High School diploma or equivalent
Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in Refrigeration and HVAC, experience with environmental chambers, cold rooms, and ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems
Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position
Required Skill/Ability 1
Ability to perform job as described
Required Licenses Or Certifications
Must possess a valid Connecticut D-2 license or higher
Must possess a valid Federal Environmental Protection Agency Refrigeration Universal Certification, and OSHA 10
Must have a driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut
Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet
Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting
Works in confined areas
Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools
Moves, assembles, lifts or carries furniture, equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (5O) pounds without assistance
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements
These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy
Additional Background Or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license
Benefits
Compensation Grade
Responsibilities
Work Days/Hours (Other Than Standard)
Installs, repairs, replaces, services and maintains University direct expansion air conditioning and refrigeration systems including calibration and refurbishment of laboratory and research refrigeration equipment
Maintains and repairs systems according to schematic drawings and knowledge of refrigeration systems, using hand-tools, powered tools and brazing equipment
Reads schematic drawings to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components, such as compressor, condenser, evaporator, microprocessors, valves, and tubing or piping needed to repair or build refrigeration system
This position demands a broad skill set and equipment knowledge that encompasses entire refrigeration spectrum, from small appliances, environmental rooms, commercial refrigeration, multi-stage and ultra-low cascade systems and HVAC applications
Under the direction of the supervisor, and under limited supervision, performs assignments and assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments
Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor
Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes
Secures materials, supplies and equipment
Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade
Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment as required
Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site
Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods
Observes safety standards and practices
Installs, repairs, replaces or alters ariy air conditioning and refrigeration closed loop systems including necessary piping and associated pumping equipment
Also maintains equipment such as but not limited to water coolers, blowers, fans, expansion valves, cooling water and condenser pumps, dampers, ice machines, control valves and all related controls within air conditioning/refrigeration systems
Inspects water and condenser water pump control valves, cooling tower, chiller and condenser, compressors and direct expansion refrigeration systems
Inspects, troubleshoots and tests refrigeration system operation using gauges and test instrument
Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and testing equipment
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems
Compares readings with specifications to evaluate performance of system, and adjusts or replaces parts as indicated
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming
Cuts, bends and brazes specified tubing to inlets and outlets of components to form liquid and suction lines of refrigeration system
Remove air from system, adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system
Install expansion and solenoid valves, compressors, condensers and other components using hand tools, acetylene torches and wrenches
Attach thermocouples to various points of refrigeration system and test equipment to evaluate functioning and cooling capacity of system
Maintains large refrigeration equipment, built in refrigerators and small closed cooling systems for laboratory and research equipment
Troubleshoots, repairs and installs cascade, and multiple stage refrigeration systems
Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments
Job description
University Job Title
Refrigeration Mechanic
Bargaining Unit
L35 - Local 35 (Yale Union Group)
Time Type
Full time
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade 11
Wage Ranges
Click here to see our Wage Ranges
Searchable Job Family
Facilities, Physical Plant
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Days/Hours (Other Than Standard)
Tu-Sa 7:50a.m.-4:20p.m.
Worksite Address
344 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Model
On-site
Position Focus
Installs, repairs, replaces, services and maintains University direct expansion air conditioning and refrigeration systems including calibration and refurbishment of laboratory and research refrigeration equipment. Maintains and repairs systems according to schematic drawings and knowledge of refrigeration systems, using hand-tools, powered tools and brazing equipment. Reads schematic drawings to determine location, size, capacity, and type of components, such as compressor, condenser, evaporator, microprocessors, valves, and tubing or piping needed to repair or build refrigeration system. This position demands a broad skill set and equipment knowledge that encompasses entire refrigeration spectrum, from small appliances, environmental rooms, commercial refrigeration, multi-stage and ultra-low cascade systems and HVAC applications.
Essential Duties
• Under the direction of the supervisor, and under limited supervision, performs assignments and assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments.
• Directs the work of employees under the direction of the supervisor.
• Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes. Secures materials, supplies and equipment.
• Performs incidental work required on the equipment maintained by the trade.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance, cleaning and adjustment of equipment as required.
• Maintains clean work area and/or cleans up job site.
• Trains lower labor grade employees using various training methods.
• Observes safety standards and practices.
• Installs, repairs, replaces or alters ariy air conditioning and refrigeration closed loop systems including necessary piping and associated pumping equipment. 1
• Also maintains equipment such as but not limited to water coolers, blowers, fans, expansion valves, cooling water and condenser pumps, dampers, ice machines, control valves and all related controls within air conditioning/refrigeration systems.
• Inspects water and condenser water pump control valves, cooling tower, chiller and condenser, compressors and direct expansion refrigeration systems.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and tests refrigeration system operation using gauges and test instrument.
• Braze or solder parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and testing equipment.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassemble repaired systems.
• Compares readings with specifications to evaluate performance of system, and adjusts or replaces parts as indicated.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Cuts, bends and brazes specified tubing to inlets and outlets of components to form liquid and suction lines of refrigeration system.
• Remove air from system, adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Install expansion and solenoid valves, compressors, condensers and other components using hand tools, acetylene torches and wrenches.
• Attach thermocouples to various points of refrigeration system and test equipment to evaluate functioning and cooling capacity of system.
• Maintains large refrigeration equipment, built in refrigerators and small closed cooling systems for laboratory and research equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and installs cascade, and multiple stage refrigeration systems.
Required Education And Experience
High School diploma or equivalent. Must have a minimum of 4 years experience in Refrigeration and HVAC, experience with environmental chambers, cold rooms, and ultra-low temperature refrigeration systems. Must have a demonstrated record of consistent and reliable job performance in an equivalent position.
Required Skill/Ability 1
Ability to perform job as described.
Required Licenses Or Certifications
• Must possess a valid Connecticut D-2 license or higher. 2. Must possess a valid Federal Environmental Protection Agency Refrigeration Universal Certification, and OSHA 10. 3. Must have a driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut.
Physical Requirements
• Climbs ladders and scaffolding in excess of eight (8) feet. 2. Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling and/or squatting. 3. Works in confined areas. 4. Sustained overhead work. 5. Works outside.in all types of weather. 6. Moves both arms and shoulders in full and extended motion while working with heavy tools. 7. Moves, assembles, lifts or carries furniture, equipment, tools and materials of up to fifty (5O) pounds without assistance.
Weekend Hours Required?
Yes
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Additional Background Or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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