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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
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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.
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Jun 11, 2025