Refrigeration Equipment Operator – First Class

About the role

The Refrigeration Equipment Operator – First Class is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining refrigeration systems at Huntington Place Detroit. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of refrigeration equipment and related building systems, monitors the facility management system (METASYS), and supports the reliable operation of critical building infrastructure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration equipment and associated systems.
• Balance, adjust, and set controls including expansion valves, hydrostatic regulators, electric regulators, and other system controls to maintain required temperature levels.
• Operate and maintain refrigeration compressor rooms including condensing systems, chilled water pumping systems, and circulatory apparatus.
• Monitor control air systems located throughout the facility.
• Perform operational checks and equipment inspections to ensure proper performance.
• Inspect and lubricate bearings and housings. Replace worn belts and service motors, fans, compressors, pumps, and related mechanical equipment.
• Assist with major repairs and overhauls of refrigeration and air conditioning units.
• Inspect, adjust, and perform minor and emergency repairs to pumps, steam lines, valves, traps, and regulating devices.
• Maintain water and drainage systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical lighting and control circuits, breakers, fans, switches, motors/starters, and motor generator sets.
• Service HVAC coils and actuators.
• Monitor the facility management system (METASYS) and respond to alarm-generating conditions.
• Operate the Fire Alarm system from the Fire Alarm workstation or Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
• Disable fire alarm points when necessary for maintenance and inspections while coordinating with contractors and facility staff.
• Cover alarm conditions with Security and other teams.
• Respond to service calls and operational complaints.
• Record operating information in equipment logs.
• Patrol facility mechanical areas and operate forklifts when required.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical or refrigeration systems preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience operating, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and related systems.
• Experience working with compressors, chilled water systems, pumps, and mechanical equipment.

Special Requirements, Licenses & Certifications

• First Class Refrigeration Equipment Operator’s License (City of Detroit or Dearborn preferred).
• Steam Operator’s License preferred.
• CFC Certification and EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus: Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one; Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k) with company match.

Equal Opportunity

Huntington Place / Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.