HVAC Mechanic jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

To assure a healthy, comfortable Hospital environment through the proper operation, control and maintenance of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and or any other duties as directed to maintain compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guides, directs, prioritizes, helps with performance appraisals and coordinates the efforts of the HVAC Shop.
• Performs daily inspection of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in the Hospital for proper functioning of the equipment. Inspects all of the equipment and performs any required repairs.
• Ensures adherence to PM schedules and performs preventative maintenance. Trains other staff members on PM procedures, as required.
• Ensures all mechanical rooms are inspected daily and monitors computerized HVAC System.
• Ensures necessary repair work is completed on air conditioning, refrigeration, drinking fountains and ice machines. Responds directly to repair requests or oversees troubleshooting and repair of the equipment.
• Maintains required records and information for costing-out assignments. Prepares required reports. Maintains sufficient stock to make routine repairs. Maintains appropriate instruction manuals, blueprints and other similar material.
• Responds to Hospital emergencies as assigned.
• Attends in-service or other training to remain curent with equipment technology.
• Completes required paperwork properly, using computer technology enhancements, as required; fulfills annual mandatory employee testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years as a HVAC technician in a large-scale HVAC/Chiller Plant environment

EDUCATION

• Less than High School, must read and write English; must have basic mathematics skills

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Trained in pneumatic and digital HVAC controls, refrigerant recovery and management
• EPA Refrigerant Certified
• New York State Driver’s License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Heavy Work(involves some type of manual labor including operating heavy machinery/equipment or physical labor; requires lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds).