Refrigeration and A/C Service Tech Senior - Shawnee, United States - State of Kansas

Description

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: Open until filled

Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management


About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/

Unclassified Service:
Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

• Eligible to

Receive Benefits:
Yes

• Veterans'

Preference Eligible:
Yes


Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range: $ $22.00

Position qualifies for 30 cents/hour Maintenance and Trades differential pay. Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.


Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information


Position Summary:
Refrigeration A/C Service Technician Senior

Troubleshoots, repairs and/or maintains the air conditioning/heating system in order to control the temperature and humidity in buildings with central air systems.

This is done by maintaining air and oil bath filters; electronic and pneumatic controls; adding freon gas to obtain prescribed operating pressure, adding oil; observing pressure and vacuum readings; adjusting controls; setting thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical controls and overhauling compressors; using volt-ohmmeters, manometers and other tools as well as testing devices of the trade.

Daily inspections of air conditioners, chillers, refrigeration and heating equipment; i.e. motors, compressors, condensing units, evaporators, etc. in order to evaluate the functional operation of the system and make any necessary adjustments.

This is done by observing units to detect malfunctions and insure cooling or heating is taking place, checking compressors, air handlers, condensing units, pneumatic controls; examining coolant lines for damage and accumulation of frost; attaching gauges to verify conformance of unit to temperature, pressure, BTU and other specifications by having knowledge of A/C, refrigeration and heating systems and operating specifications and the ability to use testing tools, i.e.

volt-meters and gauges. Maintains the chemical treatment in the cooling tower water in order to keep the chemical content at prescribed levels.

Repairs and maintains walk-in coolers, freezers, ice machines, refrigerated drinking fountains and refrigerators in order to keep them in optimal operating conditions.

This is done by reading work orders; observing the functioning of components, i.e. control fans, condensers, evaporators and compressors, identifying and replacing defective parts and reassembling the equipment. Installs, replaces and modifies A/C, refrigeration and heating systems in order to bring them into proper operation.

This is done by putting motors, compressors, condensing units, evaporators and other components in place following blueprints and design specifications; connecting the equipment to duct work, refrigerant lines and electrical power sources and charging the system with refrigerant.

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires two years of experience in refrigeration-air/conditioning repair work. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Requires a valid driver's license. Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor such as lifting. Must be able to climb ladders and work on scaffolding.


Preferred Qualifications:
Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification. Strongly prefer journeyman level or 4 years of refrigeration air conditioning work.


Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Warren
• Email:
• Phone:

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.

The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.