Description

Capital Planning and Facilities works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university.

Job Summary

This position reports to the Refrigeration Shop Foreperson.
Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance, repair, and other projects in and/or on University owned properties.
• Works independently or as part of a team, including other trades.
• Performs work on commercial and residential HVAC systems and various refrigeration equipment.

General Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces chillers, central air systems, window air conditioners, chillers, and refrigeration equipment.
• Adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanisms and parts and reassembles repaired systems.
• Adjusts valves according to specifications and charges system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Brazes or solders parts to repair defective joints and leaks.
• Rods out/cleans heat exchangers/tube bundles.
• Cuts, bends, threads, and connects pipe to functional components and water, power, or refrigeration system.
• Dismantles malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Drills holes and installs mounting brackets and hangers into floor and walls of building.
• Fabricates and assembles structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Installs expansion and control valves, using acetylene torches and wrenches.
• Installs wiring to connect components to an electric power source.
• Works as a team with heat mechanics in maintaining, servicing, and repairing HVAC equipment and boiler equipment including water treatment.
• Services, repairs, and rebuilds pumps and compressors.
• Performs other general building maintenance as needed.
• Performs some other cross-functional electrical work.
• Drives vehicle as needed.
• Participates in the training of apprentices and/or other workers as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 5 years Verifiable journey level experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required

• Certificate in relevant DOL apprenticed trade
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS
Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles and tools specific to the needs of the Refrigerator Mechanic trade
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances
• Ability to operate computer
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. This role requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$29.24 per hour
$60,819.20 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: Energy & Utilities
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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

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