Responsibilities:
- Regularly inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC systems.
- Troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration/air conditioning systems and associated equipment to include: refrigerators, freezers, walk-in coolers, medical and process chillers, cooling equipment, cryogenic freezers, and rooftop heating/cooling units.
- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical/electronic controls and solid state microprocessors, and system alarms.
- Repairs refrigerant leaks, evacuates and adjusts refrigerant charges as required.
- Work may occasionally be assigned across multiple Cleveland Clinic locations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Diploma / GED or equivalent required.
- Completion of a formal HVAC/Refrigeration training program preferred.
Certifications:
- State of Ohio EPA approved certificate for either Type I AND Type II OR Universal refrigerant systems service.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a commercial/residential air conditioning refrigeration technician.
- Military experience such as Machinists Mate (MM), Utilitiesman (UT), Utilities Equipment Repairer (91C), HVAC/R (3E1X1 or similar will be considered.
- Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams.
- Work within a hospital setting preferred.
- Formal vocational classroom study in refrigeration, air conditioning and or air handling may substitute for up to one year experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Typical physical demands require full body motion including ability to perform work while bending, stooping, stretching and climbing ladders.
- Requires dexterity and strength sufficient to operate required tools and machinery; typically required to lift and carry machinery and/or equipment weighing 25 to 100 lbs. and/or assist with lifting weights exceeding 100 lbs.
- Requires color acuity sufficient to distinguish color-coded signage and systems.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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