NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Refrigeration Mechanic
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.31/hr - $40.40/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking qualified candidates for the Refrigeration Mechanic position within Broward County's Public Works Department. The role involves performing maintenance, installation, repair, and inspection of complex refrigeration equipment, including air conditioning systems and chillers, ensuring quality and efficiency in service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Performs the overhaul and servicing of refrigeration units by checking the repair, replacement, and adjustment of worn or broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps and the testing of refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; performs the removal and replacement of motors, pumps, shafts and bearings
Checks gauges and makes inspection for preventive maintenance; reads gauges and instruments, determines temperature, velocity and humidity factors using air and water temperature gauges; adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure and temperature; bleeds contaminants from system and charges with specified amount and type of refrigerant; checks gauges and makes periodic preventative maintenance inspections
Maintains up-to-date records on job orders; maintains effective and efficient working conditions; tests refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks; removes and installs motors, thermostats and humidistats; adjusts expansion valves; adjusts or changes belts; replaces gaskets, hinges, and hardware
Repairs or adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings and couplings; performs the rebuilding, repairs and painting of wood and metal cooling towers and fans
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires two (2) years of journey level refrigeration mechanic or closely related experience
Universal certification from the E.P.A
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment
Passing and maintaining a Level 2 Background Screening
Preferred
Completion of a recognized program in vocational training for the mechanical trade
Industry certification by a nationally recognized certifying body such as NATE or HVAC Excellence
Mechanical Journey Level/Certificate of Competency”, issued by Broward County's Building Code Service Division
Certifications from the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) or Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or equivalent from a State of Florida recognized certifying entity: ACAC CMR - Council-certified Microbial Remediator; IICRC AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician or IICRC WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician
Two (2) years of Duct Cleaning experience in a commercial environment
Three (3) years of experience and functional knowledge working with building automation systems
Five (5) years of verifiable journey-level experience in the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of chilled water plant systems and associated equipment
Benefits
11 annual holidays
Accrued annual/vacation and sick leave
FRS retirement
$50,000 of free life insurance
Training and development
Participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600
2 health plans
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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