HVAC Skilled Maintenance –

Location: CHA Everett Hospital

Work Days: Monday – Friday, 7AM – 3:30PM

Category: Service and Trade

Department: Repairs And Maintenance EH

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Day

Hours/Week: 40 hours per week

Union: Yes

Union Name: SEIU 1199

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

You will be a part of a team that supports the safe, continuous daily operations by providing routine maintenance, inspections, alterations and repairs throughout the hospital.

Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Plant Operations or his/her designee, and in all areas of the hospital and related buildings, performs a variety of general maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs and construction duties, and operates, maintains and repairs, adjusts HVAC & Refrigeration equipment, systems and controls in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation and maintenance manuals, manufacturers specifications or other requirements as directed.

Responsibilities:
• Must be familiar with the operation of all building systems
• Assist Electrician with electrical maintenance duties such as replacing outlets, plugs, switches, light fixtures, nurse call cords, replacing light bulbs, wiring for air conditioners, changing fuses, and other duties
• Perform basic plumbing duties such as fixing leaky faucets, replacing parts, sweat joints and cleaning out traps.
• Perform mechanical duties such as maintaining and inspecting machines, devices and equipment for defects, dismantle as needed to gain access to defective parts and repair or replace.
• Repair tables, other furniture and equipment such as doors, locks, and door closers. Replace or adjust as needed.
• Paint floors and walls, apply wall coverings, lay tile, and perform rough carpentry duties, such as adjusting doors/closers, install shelving.
• Perform preventative maintenance on other hospital equipment and systems
• Check all lighting in and around hospital buildings. Replace bulbs as necessary.
• Remove and replace defective or outdated equipment. Procures necessary parts and materials.
• Make necessary repairs to grounds, off-site buildings and other hospital property.
• Perform project work as assigned. Plans organizes and executes as appropriate.
• Perform equipment/machine space rounds on assigned shift or as otherwise requested.
• Perform repairs to plaster, brickwork or concrete as required.
• Cleans shop and mechanical spaces/equipment.
• May drive hospital truck to pick up equipment or supplies as requested.
• Moves furniture, file cabinets, beds, tables, and boxes as required.
• If and when directed, shovels, plows, sands, and salts areas of the hospital, related buildings or properties and parking garage as needed.
• May be required to work overtime when necessary.
• Consistently adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate good understanding of HVAC equipment and systems operation and performance.
• Correctly evaluate equipment alarms, log sheet data, energy management computer printout data to determine/confirm adjustments, efficient operation.
• Perform adjustments such as starting/stopping equipment to maintain ventilation air flow, exhaust systems, heat and/or other equipment and systems.
• Routinely monitor and maintain building energy management and pneumatic control systems and trend reports, respond to alarms, report alarms, and perform follow-up repairs while keeping the Director and/or his designee informed, along with the customer.
• Routinely maintain, clean, monitor condition of assigned areas to preserve exemplary condition.
• Correctly perform and complete all maintenance, work orders and required duties in a timely fashion with a high degree of quality.
• Continuously inspect, clean, lubricate, paint, maintain equipment systems as directed.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully troubleshoot, resolve equipment system problems and failures. Implement remedial action immediately as required.
• Supervise contractors/vendors in the completion of assigned tasks, installations, inspections, or repairs in his/her area of responsibility as assigned/required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Other information:
Must be mechanically inclined.
Certificate of completion from accredited vocational school or other curriculum in HVAC/Refrigeration Training Program.
Licensure:
Current MA license as Refrigeration Technician, Refrigeration Contractor or equivalent.
Certifications:
Certification in HVAC and Refrigeration-related responsibilities is recommended.
Work Experience:
A minimum of three years related experience in hospital, institutional HVAC & Refrigeration Systems, Energy Management and Building automation Systems operation, maintenance, repairs and installation.
Must have experience in basic electricity, plumbing, painting, and carpentry. Must be familiar with the use of most small power tools.
HVAC 608

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