Oregon State University Facilities Services is hiring for a full time Refrigeration Mechanic position.  Facilities Services is responsible for constructing, protecting, repairing, maintaining, and preserving the physical facilities and utility systems of the University.

At Facilities Services at Oregon State University, you'll join a supportive, friendly, and close team with a strong commitment to work-life balance. Located in the farmland of the Willamette Valley, between the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges, the OSU Corvallis campus is full of historic charm. Working on a campus that is a blend of historic contributing buildings, newer facilities, climate-appropriate landscapes, and over 6,000 trees on 570 acres, Facilities Services employees serve as the stewards of the campus with pride and camaraderie and see the impact of their work on campus every day.

In 2021, Facilities Services moved into a new building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and ample room for work, tools, and supplies. Other benefits to working for Facilities Services at Oregon State University:

• A generous, affordable employee benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees working 1/2 time or more.
• Choice of retirement plans after 6 full months of employment in a qualifying position.
• Significantly reduced tuition rate for staff and qualifying family members, which includes in-person and Ecampus courses. 
• Ample vacation, sick and personal leave time.

This position encompasses the following basic responsibilities:

Repair and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Heating Systems

• Responds to system performance issues and customer complaints by inspecting the work site to assess the job requirements.
• Performs troubleshooting of systems.
• Reads and interprets system indicators alarm records, control logic diagrams, wiring schematics, and written instructions.
• Maintains and repairs refrigeration and heating systems and components on a wide variety of types and sizes of refrigeration and heating equipment utilized by the university, including some scientific equipment.
• Cleans, oils, and greases equipment such as: pumps, motors, air compressors, and fans.
• Checks and replaces V belts and filters.
• Adjusts chiller linkages and operators.
• Rebuilds and repairs valves.
• Aligns belt drives.
• Fabricates parts for equipment as necessary.
• Operates a university vehicle in the discharge of duties.

 Refrigeration and Heating System Renovation

• Installs and modifies refrigeration and heating systems.
• Responds to customer requests and system performance issues, provides accurate estimates and performs appropriate repair and installation.
• Collaborates with vendors and other trade personnel as needed to accommodate new technology and/or energy conservation.
• Defines and resolves system performance issues and resolves customer complaints.
• Coordinates process of refrigeration and heating system shutdowns.

Administrative Duties

• Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
• Prepares job estimates.
• Keeps accurate record of refrigerants usage,
• Tests, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement.
• Accepts bids from outside contractors for major repairs.
• Maintains parts inventory.
• Obtains bids on parts and supplies.
• Orders parts and supplies.
• Trains other employees on technical information required to operate or perform maintenance on refrigeration and heating systems.
• Sets priorities for service requests.
• Provides excellent and inclusive customer service while communicating with vendors and customers.

To see the full posting and required qualifications and to apply for this position please visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ Posting # P05245CT Closes June 4, 2025.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.