HVAC Technician

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and evaluates facility and central energy plant environment for deficiencies, safety hazards, broken equipment, and aesthetic improvements.
• Performs repairs, preventive maintenance and improvements according to Federal and State codes and standards, local and State building codes and manufacturer's specifications.
• Maintains clean, orderly, safe work area.
• Uses proper warning signs and safety equipment to ensure the safety of others.
• Monitors and reports abnormal operation of central energy plant equipment.
• Uses proper hand or power tools to complete tasks. Uses personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Washes hands with soap and water to control spreading of germs within the hospital.
• Routinely picks up work orders in Plant Operations department, completes work orders in a timely manner.
• Prioritizes work orders to ensure the safety and comfort of others.
• Reports to Supervisor or Director any problems or items requiring follow up for the following shift.
• Responds to emergency situations in a timely manner, takes appropriate action in emergency situations.
• Notifies the Supervisor or Director when emergencies, deficiencies and safety hazards are identified.
• Assists customers in a professional and courteous manner, cooperates with others.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to perform job duties.
• Works independently and demonstrates good judgment.
• Seeks guidance and direction as necessary for the successful performance of duties.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new procedures, accepts new responsibilities with enthusiasm.
• Provides assistance to other members of the department as needed.
• Assists outside contractors on site for equipment and building repairs.
• Performs installation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related control systems.
• Performs inspections of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related control systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related control systems.
• Performs repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related control systems.
• Estimates time and materials required on work orders.
• Maintains necessary parts and tools to complete tasks.
• Notifies Supervisor when parts and supplies are needed.
• Coordinates shut down activities with Plant Operations Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School or Equivalent.
• Preferred: HVAC Mechanic Certification.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:
• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.
• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.
• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.
• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.
• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
• This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• Three (3) to five (5) years experience as a HVAC Tech.
• Fundamental mechanical ability required.
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 75 lbs.) to lift supplies and equipment.
• This position requires frequent prolonged standing and walking, with occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching.
• Manual dexterity and mobility are required.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects.
• Ability to respond to numerous requests and to work collaboratively with other members of the department. Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from customers.
• Working conditions may subject employee to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, occasionally subject employee to irregular hours.
• Working conditions may subject employee to injury from moving parts of equipment and exposure to hot or noisy equipment.
• Employee may be subjected to hazards from electrical, mechanical, power equipment and may be exposed to toxic chemicals. This employee may be exposed to infections, contagious diseases.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.