Refrigeration Mechanic Lead
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18861 (NE S WFSE Trades)
22853 (NE H NI WFSE Trades)
DEFINITION
Lead journey refrigeration mechanics in the maintenance, installation, and repair of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including sophisticated types of laboratory and experimental refrigeration equipment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class are distinguished by responsibility to lead journey refrigeration mechanics on a project or job location, to instruct other assigned workers, to correct and specify methods, and to perform skilled refrigeration mechanic work.
TYPICAL WORK
Perform all duties of a refrigeration mechanic; lead assigned personnel;
Develop and maintain a schedule of preventative maintenance;
Assign maintenance and repair work of journey refrigeration mechanics and assist in troubleshooting special problems;
Maintain a list of refrigeration equipment as to location and type; keep shop and repair manuals up to date;
Order parts and materials as necessary to carry out repair and maintenance work;
Prepare estimates of repair work as requested, and keep records of repair work performed to facilitate future work and methods of maintenance;
Design repair modifications to improve operation of equipment or to replace obsolete parts;
Inspect and write complaint reports to defective equipment under contractors warranty;
May perform work in other trades;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year, full-time experience as a journey refrigeration mechanic or equivalent trade skill. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator`s license may be required.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/03/1973: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion