Refrigeration Mechanic

Title: Refrigeration Mechanic

Division Name: Finance and Planning

Department: Building Maintenance

Under direct supervision of the Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman, performs skilled work in the Refrigeration Mechanic trades.

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

$50.85 per hour

• Journeyman Pipefitter and certified welder, with experience in air-and water-cooled chillers.
• Ability to read 2" gauges on various equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. Communications required in person, by telephone, by email and over campus radio system.
• Ability to comprehend verbal and written instructions and written materials.
• Possess mathematical skills to calculate material lists and pricing.
• Knowledge sufficient in techniques and uses of various tools associated with Heating Plant duties.

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m.

February/March 2026

• Resume

• Certification of Retirement Annuity
• Certifications - see Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.

Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

A copy of any related certifications must be submitted prior to the Final date to receive applications to receive maximum eligible points on the exam. Copies can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the Final date to receive applications.

Fax: , Attn:
Colette Homan

Address:
Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.

After the Final date to receive applications, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be…