HVAC Mechanic Lead

• Department:  Facilities
• Schedule:  Full-time / Days
• Hospital:  Borgess
• Location:  Kalamazoo, MI

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.

Responsible for the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of chillers, ice machines, air conditioners, freezers, dietary equipment, air-handling units, and all units used for the purposes of refrigeration. Require the interpersonal skills necessary to discuss equipment problems and exchange information on factual matters. Skill necessary to repair or modify equipment and skills necessary to troubleshoot HVAC systems.

• Install and maintain pneumatic controls and/or Direct Digital Controls (DDC). Daily interfaces with computerized Energy Management Systems.
• Work to maintain efficiency of chillers with a goal of reducing utility expenses related to the operation of the chillers. Start and Stop Chillers to as needed to maintain appropriate building temperatures.
• Assist other skilled trades and general maintenance personnel as assigned. In doing so, may assist with assembly of equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repair functions while ensuring that affected department is prepared for and is minimally inconvenienced by work performed.
• Complete HVAC work orders. Responsible for all HVAC related compliance documentation/reports including resolutions and repairs in a timely manner per policy.
• Must be knowledgeable with all on site Building Automation Systems (BAS) and able to manage all building automation system control functions including system operation, programming updates, operation parameter changes and PM.
• Schedule and oversee HVAC contractor repairs, procure quotes/bids for HVAC work and ensures HVAC work orders and PM's are completed in a timely fashion. Require troubleshooting of complex systems sometimes interfacing with other trades as needed. Must be able to perform all duties of HVAC Mechanic II position.
• Work with Management and other Trades to coordinate/plan utility shutdowns.
• Report all non-compliance issues to management immediately.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in EPA Refrigerant Handling obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certification.Must possess certification through the Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering (MiSHE) MECH program preferred.

No additional preferences.

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension Borgess is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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