Senior Refrigeration Mechanic-1

Position vacancy Announcement: 

• Responsibilities

Perform preventive and repair maintenance on above and below ground HVAC and Distribution systems and equipment, including, but not limited to, the following equipment, components and accessories: steam pressure reducing and flow control valves; Chilled water piping and systems beginning at the water chiller and ending at the first valve(s) inside the buildings; Condenser water piping and pumps; Heat exchangers and converters; Steam and chilled water valves; Strainers; Separators; Filters; Thermostatic air vents; Pressure gauges and snubbers; Coil siphons; Steam unit heaters; Electric condensate pumps; Pressure operated condensate pumps; Condensate receivers; Schedule 40 and 80 piping; Pipe hangars and saddles; Various types of steam traps; Insulating materials for steam, condensate and chilled and domestic water lines; and manhole repairs of piping, gaskets, valves and insulation.

Act as temporary supervision when needed; Operate Energy Management systems of various manufacturers; Provide “Mandatory On-Call Service” as assigned by the service shop supervisor; Mandatory On-Call Service may be on weekends, holidays or after normal working hours; and the current available staff, serving in the Plant Operations and Maintenance Service Shop, dictates this schedule.

The duties and responsibilities of Mandatory On-Call Service are the same as those performed during normal working hours; Response time for answering a “page” for on-call employees is a maximum of 30 minutes; Perform technical preventive maintenance, diagnose and troubleshoot problems with assigned equipment and systems on all HVAC and Mechanical systems and equipment as described above; and inspect and maintain all equipment used in the Plant Operations and Maintenance Department, including the Steam/Water Distribution shop.

• Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and five years of related experience and two years of related experience must have been working with digital control systems; or Completion of an approved program in digital controlled air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating and related experience to total five years; or Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

• Recommended Competencies

Knowledge of the many types of pipes and sizes, and insulation products for installing and repairing of equipment;

Ability to use manufacturer’s manuals in preventive maintenance programs;

Ability to adjust valves, check pressure regulators, reducing valves, switches, and electric controls for optimum performance;

Ability to perform maintenance on steam and chilled water equipment and accessories;

Skilled in adjusting valves, checking pressure regulators and reducing valves, switches, and electric controls for optimum performance;

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and,
Ability to bend, kneel and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

University Support Personnel Services (USPS) positions are career service jobs where terms and conditions are generally recognized through collective bargaining agreements and/or state statute.

In accordance with Florida Statute 112.219, relevant work experience may substitute for the required education: 4 years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s, or 6 years in lieu of a Master’s.

How to Apply:
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must  include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Workday. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law. 

Conditions of Employment: 
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference  checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational  documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment. 

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment.  Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof  of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment. 

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of  any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of  the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person’s period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if  currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide  documentation. 

Reasonable Accommodation: 
If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA),  please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of  the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800)  955-8771. 

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University:

Florida A&M University is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans':

Preference will be given to eligible Veterans’ and spouses of Veterans' as required by Florida Statutes.