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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is committed to providing excellent facilities services for Penn State. We are especially focused on our mission to be nationally recognized as a leader in higher education facilities, environmental, and safety management.

As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it is expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Service, maintain, repair, install and replace domestic and commercial refrigeration, air cooling equipment, absorption and centrifugal liquid chilling units, refrigerated laboratory equipment and their auxiliary components. • Run gas lines and other lines involved. Install, service, maintain and repair controls and devices including electric, pneumatic, electronic, thermostatic, pressure, flow switches, level controls, etc. • Dismantle units and auxiliary equipment; determine extent of repairs and replace worn or defective parts. • Perform routine scheduled maintenance on units and their auxiliary components; lubricate specified points and make various adjustments. • Maintain logs and records as required and ensure proper amounts of gas and cooling agents are maintained. • Localize malfunctions and repair as necessary; refer repair problems for other trades to supervisor as necessary. • Maintain proper cooling temperatures and pressures in systems such as refrigerated spaces, air handling units, and other equipment associated with refrigeration and air conditioning. • Perform summer/winter changeover maintenance and repair of changeover valves, controls, and devices. • Use associated tools and equipment required to install, service, maintain and repair and test refrigeration, cooling and related equipment. • Work with lead technician on complicated repairs or on construction of new or special units. • Direct the work of lower grade employees and apprentices as required. • Operate motor vehicle as required.

Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, and adjustable measuring instruments. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Must have the Universal Refrigerant Certification. 2 to 3 years of effective experience.

Work Schedule: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.

NOTE: EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO WEAR A RESPIRATOR AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO MEDICAL CLEARANCE.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all its forms.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

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