HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic - South Mountain Restoration Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

South Mountain, PA

Pay: $41,506-$61,927/yr

Shift: Full time

**THE POSITION**

As an HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic with the Department of Human Services at South Mountain Restoration Center, you can apply your technical skills in a setting that values precision and reliability. This position provides steady, rewarding work that supports essential heating, cooling and food storage systems. You will take on important repairs, installations and system checks that help the Center operate safely. Take this opportunity to grow your expertise in a role that truly matters.

**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**

This position ensures the proper operation of refrigeration, HVAC and retherm systems that support resident safety and comfort. The role involves inspections, repairs, installations and compliance with environmental regulations. As a HVAC Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform the following duties:

• **Temperature Checks:** Monitor refrigerators, freezers, milk coolers and walk in units, and maintain related pumps
• **Equipment Installation:** Install new refrigeration and HVAC systems and connect related components
• **System Repairs:** Adjust and repair heating systems and maintain central air conditioning units
• **Refrigerant Handling:** Operate recovery and recycling equipment and follow all EPA regulations
• **Technical Assistance:** Support electricians and assist with related maintenance tasks
• **General Duties:** Perform additional tasks necessary to maintain safe and efficient operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

**Work Schedule and Additional Information:**

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• **Telework:** You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY**

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:**

• Two years of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, units, and equipment; **or**
• Completion of a three-year Vo-Tech training program in refrigeration, HVAC, or building automation and six months experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration systems, related digitally controlled equipment, or BA systems; **or**
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of experience in the maintenance, repair, or installation of HVAC or refrigeration equipment.

**Special Requirements:**

• You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

**Other Requirements:**

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

**Legal Requirements:**

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

**EXAMINATION INFORMATION**

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test **once** for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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