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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 17, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.”

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Mike Mayers
michael.mayers@oregonstate.edu
541-737-4105

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

The required EPA Section 608 CFC Certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

Position Details

Position Information

Department

Memorial Union (MUN)

Classification Title

Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Title

Refrigeration Mechanic

Appointment Type

Classified Staff

Job Location

Corvallis

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Regular

Job Summary

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Refrigeration Mechanic position for the Memorial Union at Oregon State University (OSU).

The Memorial Union (MU) is the campus student union and a department of the Division of Student Affairs. The MU is a multifaceted auxiliary service that employs over 30 professional staff and 150 student staff, and serves over 10 thousand daily users during the academic year. The MU welcomes students, faculty, staff, the community and visitors to campus, and its mission is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth in an open, inclusive, and resource-rich community where students and staff collaborate to inspire and sustain extraordinary programs and services that promote diversity and social interaction.

The MU provides facility services to 5 Cultural Centers, 1 Child Care Center, 14 Retail Food Service operations, and the Student Experience Center in addition to the MU. All facilities are of differing ages including HVAC systems, controls and restaurant appliances.

The Refrigeration Mechanic uses knowledge and skills to install, maintain and repair refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems. A regular workweek might involve performing Preventive Maintenance on a reach-in cooler and a turbo-chef oven in support of a campus coffee shop on Monday, while Tuesday and Wednesday has you working to inspect and repair a rooftop 6 Ton package unit in support of a childcare classroom, and Thursday and Friday has you coordinating seasonal filter changes or chiller maintenance at the Student Experience Center.

This position works in a team environment of other trades staff and student assistant employees and will provide the successful applicant the opportunity to maintain a variety of appliances and equipment, while also working to improve and replace aging infrastructure like replacing older R22 4-ton split AC units with ductless mini-split systems. Our Building Services work is reflected by the pride and success our guests and programs have working successfully in the areas we support.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

60% Equipment Installation, Maintenance, and Repair.

10% Equipment and Shop Maintenance.

10% Absorbent Chiller Maintenance and Repair.

10% Administrative Duties

5% Coordination of Water Treatment Service

5% MU Staff Duties

What We Require

Journey-level refrigeration mechanic experience which shows skill installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems; OR completion of an approved refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship.

What You Will Need

EPA Section 608 CFC Certification – Universal (small appliances, low and high pressure)
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment

What We Would Like You to Have

Brazing Certification
Experience retrofitting R-22 HVAC to R-410A or replacement alternatives
Demonstrated experience maintaining kitchen equipment including Turbo-Chef ovens and ice-machines
Demonstrated experience servicing pumps & motors supporting HVAC equipment

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

While routinely scheduled M-F, 6:00-2:30, this position sometimes requires working a flexible schedule (including weekends, evenings, and holidays and during inclement weather). This position participates in the MU’s On-Call program, and can expect to be scheduled On-Call one weekend per-month, and may be required to respond to emergency call-ins; day or night.

This position supports essential functions of the Memorial Union and the incumbent may be expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures. The incumbent will be contacted by their direct supervisor or unit leadership daily for extended University delays or closures to determine if they are required to report to work.

The employee in this position will often be required to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Most duties of this position include continuous overhead work, bending, stooping, lifting, standing and working in extreme weather conditions. This position requires the willingness to work in an environment containing dust, grime, odor, fumes, temperature extremes and high levels of noise. They require the willingness to work in above-ground locations such as roofs or towers. They require the willingness to lift heavy equipment such as compressors. They require the willingness to work with and around chemicals and caustic compounds such as refrigerants and acids.

This position requires the willingness to walk, stand, and work while bending and stooping for extended periods. This position also requires the ability to work around steam and moving machinery in tight areas, confined areas and rooftops.

All employees are expected to exercise good customer service communication skills on every job, keeping the customer and/or requestor informed of every job’s progress through completion. Wearing of a communications radio while on the job is a requirement of this position. Employees in this class are in daily contact with staff and students to locate and solve building HVAC and Refrigeration problems.

They require the willingness to work in extreme temperatures varying from extreme cold, when working on walk-in freezers, to extreme heat when working on heating systems. They require the willingness to stand and work while bending, crouching, or stooping for extended periods. They require the willingness to work in an environment containing dust, grime, odor, and high levels of noise.

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Min Salary

$30.11

Max Salary

$38.15

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/13363

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

P05644CT

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date

06/12/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date

05/06/2026

Full Consideration Date

05/17/2026

Closing Date

05/24/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search

Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 17, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.”

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Mike Mayers
michael.mayers@oregonstate.edu
541-737-4105

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

The required EPA Section 608 CFC Certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.