Refrigeration Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply basic knowledge of testing, repair, and replacement of general fixtures including electrical, refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and specialized equipment, as well as doors, locks, and windows.
• Aid with renovation/remodeling of buildings.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures and inspections with food service and building equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot HVAC efficiencies through BAS and DDC controls.
• Maintain records of scheduled and reactive maintenance procedures and work orders through CMMS software.
• Maintain assets through life cycle costs and capital replacement tools.
• Manage parts ordering, parts inventory, and maintenance budget.
• Identify and correct potential safety hazards and maintain an organized workspace.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required by serving in departmental on-call rotation.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years’ experience in food service equipment maintenance, or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent skill in the use of hand and power tools, testing and calibration, and EPA refrigeration certification required.
• Must possess a valid Iowa driver’s license and be insurable to drive.

Preferred Skills

• The ability to adapt easily, share knowledge, tackle challenges with enthusiasm, be dependable, provide positive and responsive customer service, and be a team player.
• Previous experience with CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) and BAS (Building Automation Systems) is a plus.

Pay

Salary range: $28,000 - $35,000 annually.

Schedule

Working hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm during the academic year and 7:00 am - 3:30 pm during the summer. Participates in an on-call rotation with other members of the Facilities Team.

Benefits

Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year.

Work Location & Conditions

Employees may be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Employees may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. The position works in person.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit a resume and list of at least three professional references through Cornell College's online application system.