Part time Technical Service Refrigeration Technician
- The Pennsylvania State University
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Part Time
Part time Technical Service Refrigeration Technician
The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
JOB TITLE DEFINITION:
Refrigeration Technicians Utilities personnel install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial chillers, cooling towers, pumps, variable frequency drives, and other associated equipment.
SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:
Maintain, service, and repair commercial chillers and associated equipment
Install and startup chiller equipment including pumps, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, etc.
Clean and maintain condenser coils, cooling towers, pump strainers and other components
Troubleshoot chiller pump, motor, fan drive, and actuator electrical and mechanical failures; report issues to lead technician or supervisor; repair/replace, as directed
Troubleshoot building automation systems and components; report issues to lead technician or supervisor; repair/replace as directed
Inspect commercial cooling systems and log data; report exceptions to lead technician or supervisor
Assist lead technician with complex repairs and new or specialized unit construction; rig, remove, service, repair associated chiller plant and building equipment
Maintain proper chilled water temperatures and differential pressures in various chilled water systems
Solder and braze refrigeration and water lines
REQUIREMENTS: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades training and Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Technician Certification, Universal
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ....
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 11, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
JOB TITLE DEFINITION:
Refrigeration Technicians Utilities personnel install, maintain, service, troubleshoot, and repair commercial chillers, cooling towers, pumps, variable frequency drives, and other associated equipment.
SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:
Maintain, service, and repair commercial chillers and associated equipment
Install and startup chiller equipment including pumps, cooling towers, variable frequency drives, etc.
Clean and maintain condenser coils, cooling towers, pump strainers and other components
Troubleshoot chiller pump, motor, fan drive, and actuator electrical and mechanical failures; report issues to lead technician or supervisor; repair/replace, as directed
Troubleshoot building automation systems and components; report issues to lead technician or supervisor; repair/replace as directed
Inspect commercial cooling systems and log data; report exceptions to lead technician or supervisor
Assist lead technician with complex repairs and new or specialized unit construction; rig, remove, service, repair associated chiller plant and building equipment
Maintain proper chilled water temperatures and differential pressures in various chilled water systems
Solder and braze refrigeration and water lines
REQUIREMENTS: Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) trades training and Environmental Protection Agency Section 608 Technician Certification, Universal
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact ....
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
Job ID: 480915528
Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025
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