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

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Air Conditioning/Refrigeration State License or Universal Refrigeration Recovery Certificate
• Minimum of 3 years of refrigeration experience
• Progressive working experience and knowledge in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of a wide variety of commercial and institutional refrigeration equipment
• Considerable knowledge of refrigerant gases and methods of purging, evacuating, and charging units
• Strong knowledge of building, electrical and fire codes, and local, state and federal regulations relating to commercial and institutional refrigeration installation and repair and hazard and safety precautions of the trade
• Ability to work with and around 115 volt single phase and 480 volt three phase electrical systems
• Ability to read, write and speak English as well as follow oral and written instructions to interpret plans, diagrams and/or other manufacturer manuals
• Ability to perform routine record keeping tasks and arithmetical computations
• Strong ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and work independently

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work requires sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, and hand-eye-foot coordination to perform all essential tasks, including operating and using all tools and equipment of the trade, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, reaching in front of body and overhead while holding heavy objects, walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time, climbing and working from ladders. Work is performed primarily inside school district building and facilities, and often requires working unusual hours or evening shifts and may be designated for 24 hour on-call. Employee is exposed to extreme temperatures, flammable or toxic chemical solvents, hazardous and explosive gases and oils, damp and wet conditions. Employee is also exposed to potential electrical shock and other physical hazards when working on refrigeration equipment, operating tools and equipment, and working in high places or cramped spaces. Employee is required to wear and use safety clothing and equipment and to comply with safety policies and procedures.