Journey-Level Refrigeration Technician
Alternate Title: Refrigeration Service Technician, Refrigeration Mechanic, HVAC/R Technician, Journeyman Refrigeration Technician
Journey-Level Refrigeration Technician

Upon successful completion of an apprenticeship program, the Journey-Level Refrigeration Technician will install, repair, overhaul and perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems of commercial and industrial buildings and manufacturing plants will little or no supervision.

The Journey-Level Refrigeration Technician performs breakdown and preventive maintenance of critical refrigeration equipment on a regular basis, many times in large commercial buildings or industrial plants. They are responsible for repairing refrigeration systems, lower and normal temperature cold storage equipment, and maintain refrigerant records in compliance with US EPA and SCAQMD mandated refrigeration record keeping. Their work includes, but is not limited to, process chillers, HVAC air handlers, central chillers, pumps and equipment and industrial control systems. Journey-Level Refrigeration Technicians become familiar with building automation systems and their components, and mechanical and electrical equipment. They gain knowledge of pumps, piping, plumbing components, electrical controls, compressors, vacuum pumps, and sanitary piping.

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