CHILLER TECHNICIAN II

Hiring Department

Department of Energy Management

Job Description

Powering Mizzou’s Future
At MU Energy Management, we don’t just keep the lights on — we power the future. Our team is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering essential utility services across the University of Missouri campus. At the heart of our operations is the cutting-edge Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), which generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize more than 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare facilities.
In addition to the CCHP Plant, we operate two chilled water district cooling loops with over 30 chillers and a total capacity of more than 34,000 tons. Our mission is to deliver cost-effective, reliable, and resilient utility services that support the University’s academic and research excellence.
If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and resiliency, join a team that keeps Mizzou running — and thriving.

Position: Chiller Technician II

Nature of Work

Perform skilled work on a journey level in the installation, maintenance, service and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning units, equipment, and systems. All work is subject to spot checking and inspections for conformance to specifications and accepted standards of the trade.
After required time and successful completion of skill assessments, this position can progress to Chiller Technician III.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repair, preventative maintenance, and operation of all mechanical and absorption air conditioning systems and refrigeration systems including air cooled, steam turbine driven and water-cooled systems. Use various tools: gauges, torches, vacuum pumps, drills, etc. in performing duties. Test and replace broken parts; check for and repair leaks; repair and adjust valves, fittings, and pipe connection; adjust refrigerant level of units; and service and lubricate units as required.
• Assist in, or perform major overhauls on absorption, steam turbine driven, centrifugal, and reciprocating chiller components and systems. Purchase parts, install refrigerant, perform moving, rigging, and handling heavy and expensive components and parts safely.
• Assist in, or evaluate complex factors and malfunctions in absorption, steam turbine driven, centrifugal, and reciprocating chiller systems and take corrective actions.
• Assist with on-the-job training of Chiller Tech I positions.
• Assist with design and construction of specialized tools and equipment to repair and maintain all types of chillers.
• Clean, maintain, safely operate and properly store all tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures including lock-out-tag-out. Wear all necessary PPE as job duties require.
• Prepare records, detailed reports, recommendations, cost estimates, prepare material orders, and similar information for supervisory and management use.
• Utilize asset management system for work orders, parts and repair tracking
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Administrative and functional supervision is received from a designated supervisor. Receives oral and written instructions daily/weekly outlining work to be performed. Work may be supplemented by diagrams and/or blueprints.

Supervision Exercised

No supervision exercised, may provide instruction.

Shift

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM / Mon. – Fri.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school graduate or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Four years of experience working with large chiller systems or a combination of two years of experience working with large chiller systems and four years of experience as a journey level refrigeration mechanic.
• Refrigerant certification as required by state and federal laws and course work in large chiller systems.
• Skill in use and operation of tools, equipment and materials necessary to complete the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams and knowledge of building codes are required.
• A valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the state of Missouri is required.
• Ability to grasp, lift, carry and set down heavy objects (75 lbs.) on a regular basis.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and staging on an occasional basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years’ experience operating and maintaining large (1000 ton) chiller systems.
• Certification as an EPA Section 608 Universal Technician.
• Experience operating and maintaining air cooled chillers up to and larger than 500 tons.
• Experience operating and maintaining water cooled chillers up to and larger than 1000 tons.
• Experience with cooling tower operation and maintenance.
• Experience maintaining pumps, motors, and fans.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $26 - $32 hourly
Grade: GGS-F
University Title: Chiller Technician II

Other Information

The internal union bid period for this position ended on 6/1. All qualified internal and external candidates are now welcome to apply.