As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

 

Role Overview:

• This position is responsible for maintaining, operating and repairing air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Schedule: Mon.-Fri., 7:00am-3:30pm

Location:University of Utah Hospital

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Benefits:

• Save 50% on Tuition (Tuition reduced for eligible employees attending the University of Utah)
• Health Coverage, Dental Coverage, Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year

Department Specific Benefits:

• Supplied uniforms: Hats, jackets/vests & safety shoe (allowance of $150 every 2 years)
• Supplies all tools & equipment
• Supplies all safety gear
• Work related training costs covered (budgetary item)
• Turkey certificate for Thanksgiving holiday
• Coin program for Outstanding Services Performed
• Paid to be on-call and available, if assigned position requires it

*Department specific benefits are not guaranteed and are subject to change*

 

• Submit your application online at employment.utah.edu  
• Upload most recent updated resume with full work history and experience, please include Month and Year in formatting.

 

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

• Maintains and rebuilds hermetically and semi-hermetically sealed compressor systems by using a hermetic compressor analyzer and electrical tester to isolate the malfunctioning parts.
• Recharges a variety of air conditioning and refrigeration systems by selecting the appropriate refrigerant and ensuring that all foreign matter is eliminated to provide optimum cooling capacity.
• Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration-related electrical components.
• May service and maintain centrifugal and absorption chillers by removing and replacing motors, adjusting and inspecting motor coolants, replacing tube bundles and performing electrical repairs.
• Completes required after-hours on-call rotation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of refrigerants used in commercial and residential applications.

• Ability to determine solutions to basic problems.

• Ability to work unsupervised.

Qualifications

Required

• Three (3) years of experience in refrigeration repair, or the equivalency.
• Current Environmental Protection Agency license.
• Experience in silver-soldering.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Preferred

• Certification from an accredited HVAC & R college.
• Technical training in refrigeration and electrical controls.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies. This position involves a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking