Job Specification
OPERATOR REFRIGERATION SERVICES
DEFINITION:
Under direction of a supervisory official in a state department,
institution, or agency installs, operates, maintains, and
services machinery and equipment used for preservation of
food, cooling of water, ice-making, and conditioning of air;
does other related duties as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are
for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this
title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.
Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Operates electrical and/or steam driven freon or ammonia
compressors used in manufacture of ice, cooling of storage
compartments, and conditioning of air.
Repairs compressors, blower units, motors, pumps, condensers,
coils, and other units.
Locates and repairs leaks in systems.
Sees that systems are kept free of moisture.
Removes and installs pressure controls.
Inspects and checks safety units, and charges and purges the
system as required.
Operates brine circulating pumps, valves, and other equipment
connected with the operation of brine tanks.
Repairs and replaces automatic and thermostatic expansion
valves and other regulating valves.
Checks systems periodically to keep water consumption at
a minimum.
Sees that instrument readings are taken and recorded.
Sees that systems are supplied with proper amount of refrigerant
and oil at all times.
Installs, repairs, and maintains various types of air conditioning
distribution systems including piping and duct work wiring of
controls and safety devices.
Performs tests on air conditioning equipment to determine
efficiencies of cooling and to obtain maximum output.
Sees that systems are kept clean including filters, compressors,
controls, condensers, blowers, evaporators, and coils, and
ensures systems and parts are in proper working order.
Inspects and makes needed repairs to oxygen tent equipment.
Repairs cabinets, doors, and hardware of varied storage
compartments including seals on gaskets, keepers, locks, hinges,
and insulation replacements.
Oils, greases, and performs other maintenance duties on movable
parts.
Prepares records and reports pertaining to the operation of
several refrigeration and other units.
In the Department of Human Services, may be required to
undergo fire training classes.
Orders materials and maintains inventory of necessary spare
parts, and provides for their proper storage and security.
In the Department of Transportation, may travel to various
locations throughout the state in the course of official duties.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance
of varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a valid Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration Technician Certification of the appropriate level,
commensurate with the type of equipment serviced, issued under
authority of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Appointees will be required to possess a Refrigeration Plant
Operator's License of the appropriate grade and type WHEN
the position required operation of refrigeration systems using
toxic or flammable refrigerants of the size and capacity as
established under provisions of NJAC 12:90-3.8.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of varied types of refrigeration and air conditioning
equipment and machines, and their installation, use, care,
adjustment, and maintenance.
Knowledge of materials used and methods involved in cleaning,
lubricating, adjusting, repairing, and testing varied types of
refrigerating and air conditioning machinery.
Knowledge of safety precautions to be taken in the operation,
repair, adjustment, and maintenance of varied types of
refrigeration and air conditioning machinery and equipment.
Ability to analyze refrigeration and air conditioning service
problems, organize assigned work, develop effective work
methods, and observe safety precautions.
Ability to install, operate, adjust, and maintain varied types
of refrigeration and air conditioning units used in a hospital
including oxygen tents and other equipment operated by
means of compressed gases.
Ability to take and record readings on log sheets.
Ability to ensure that required temperatures are maintained
in cold storage areas, offices, and working areas.
Ability to diagnose and remedy operating failures of equipment,
and to make minor adjustments and repairs on movable parts.
Ability to keep essential records pertaining to the refrigeration
and air conditioning services.
Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, and properly use
equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform the essential functions of the job
after reasonable accommodation is made to their known
limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because
it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons
may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 40302 | | S | C | 40 | 15 | N/A | C16 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
11/9/1996 |
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