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REFRIGERATION CONTROLS TECH, SR
Job Title: REFRIGERATION CONTROLS TECH, SR
Job Code: 0367
FLSA: N
Job Level: 10
Revised Date: 07/01/2020
Job Family: JF 22
Occupational Summary
Perform skilled specialized work in the analysis, service, repair and design modification of scientific refrigeration systems to ensure optimum operating conditions.
Work Performed
Perform skilled specialized work in the analysis, service, repair and design modification of refrigeration systems in walk-in cold rooms and environmental chambers to ensure optimum operating conditions.
Analyze system problems; determine cause of malfunction or system failure, advise supervisor of corrective action and carry out approved maintenance, repair, or design modification in accordance with supervisor's instructions and maintenance schedules.
Construct and install refrigeration systems and related controls from technical schematics, diagrams and blueprints to include electronic and microprocessor-controlled temperature devices, special control systems, and alarm devices needed to alert maintenance of possible system failures.
Provide cost estimate of repairs and/or modifications of equipment and/or systems; confer with parts suppliers and contractors to ensure most efficient and economical means of repair.
Maintain a preventative maintenance program to minimize down time of environmental chambers.
Train new personnel; provide technical guidance and instruction to other workers in service and repair procedures.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a high school diploma plus two years of technical training in scientific refrigeration systems.
Work requires North Carolina license in refrigeration.
Experience
Work requires three years of experience in refrigeration installation and repair to include at least one year of direct experience with scientific refrigeration systems.
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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