Repairman Refrigeration

Job Overview
The Repairman Refrigeration will perform a variety of skilled tasks associated with the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of commercial and institutional type refrigeration equipment including field house washer and dryer.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical

• Perform a variety of skilled duties in the installation, modification, repair and maintenance of refrigeration equipment such as reach-in and walk-in freezers and refrigerators, household freezers and refrigerators, milk coolers, water coolers, and ice making machines
• Trouble-shoot, test, locate and diagnose problems and defects in refrigeration equipment; repair, adjust and/or replace contractors, relays, thermostats, holding coils, temperature and pressure controls, compressors, condensers, motors, fans, defrosters, heaters, and lighting; locates and repairs refrigerant leaks
• Remove and relocate refrigeration equipment; dismantle structural and functional components as necessary and assemble at new location
• Clean condensing units
• Operate hand and power tools including volt, ohm and amperage meters, temperature and pressure gauges, soldering irons, and burning and welding equipment
• Maintain and repair all filed house commercial washer and dryers throughout the District

Safety and Inspection

• Inspect and check equipment for proper operation; make adjustments as necessary; perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance tasks
• Ensure that all safety precautions, regulations and equipment are utilized properly, and that work complies with national, state and local codes and regulations

Administrative

• Review work orders, diagrams, schematics, and manufacturers manuals; procure parts and supplies
• Plan and layout work projects and to estimate time and materials needed
• Keep records and prepares reports of work accomplished and materials used

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise the work of one or more employees
• Ability to assign, observe, monitor, train, and lead subordinate trade helpers