Seasonal Refrigeration Mechanic

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs the firing of boilers and operation of refrigeration and auxiliary equipment
• Performs inspection, installation, operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair of line/lines, boiler, refrigeration and support & facility for general operating conditions or evidence of deterioration
• Loud noises from machinery that indicate mechanical malfunction, or other problems that could lead to breakdown
• Observes and interprets meters and gauges, adjusts and repairs boiler, refrigeration and support & facility equipment
• Inspects equipment for safe condition and need for replacement components by using procedures and test equipment to determine condition of operating equipment
• Repairs or replaces broken parts on boiler, refrigeration and support & facility equipment
• Cuts and threads pipe using hand pipe cutters and/or pipe threading machine
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings and pipes using hand tools and power tools, checks for system leakage
• Repacks, repairs and adjusts pumps
• Notifies supervisory personnel of conditions affecting the operation of equipment or safety of staff
• Records data concerning operating hours, temperatures, pressure and fuel consumption and maintains log
• Participates in Process Safety Management functions
• Helps maintain general cleanliness of engine room, boiler room and maintenance areas
• Performs maintenance work using a variety of hand, shop and power tools

Knowledge, Skill And Experience Required

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Skill in reading and writing in English
• Ability to keep detailed records as required
• Communications, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with supervisors and coworkers enough to convey or exchange information
• Working knowledge of company policies and procedures and the ability to work within these guidelines
• Working knowledge of the firing, operation, maintenance and repair of steam boilers, refrigeration and auxiliary equipment
• Ability to interpret and work from sketches, drawings, plans and blueprints
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in determining operating conditions, malfunctions (troubleshooting), repairs and meeting emergency situations
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Required Education/Training/Certification

• Must provide basic hand tools
• May be required to participate in the company respirator program and the use of appropriate safety equipment necessary to perform maintenance on the refrigeration system
• Must participate in ongoing state, federal and industry training requirements

Essential Physical Abilities

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The employee is regularly required to use a range of arm movements necessary to operate equipment
• The employee is frequently required to walk and stand on concrete, occasionally required to stoop, crouch, and climb or balance
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Environmental Conditions Concrete mostly but may need to work on mats or grates at times
• Hot Temperatures
• Cold Temperatures
• Wet conditions
• High Noise Level
• Work Inside/Outside
• Hazards Of The Job Mechanical
• Electrical
• Chemicals (Ammonia)
• Natural Gas
• Heights
• Burns
• Wet/Slick Floors

Benefits Of a Seasonal Boiler And Refrigeration Mechanic

• Competitive Wages, $25.39-$33.99 DOE
• 401K Retirement Plan