Heating, Ventilation and Refrigeration Journeyman

Job Summary

Ensures safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of all support systems and equipment with emphasis on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ice making machines. Performs electrical, mechanical, plumbing and refrigeration installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all refrigerators and ice machines.
• Completes projects on a timely basis and within budget parameters.
• Maintains current and accurate records of all maintenance inspections and repairs in the computerized maintenance management system and/or on appropriate forms.
• Ensures work areas, equipment, and supplies are kept clean, orderly and safe.
• Participates in processes that support continuous compliance with Joint Commission standards.
• Communicates and works with clinical and support staff regarding maintenance requirements, potential impacts to operations, and coordination of activities.
• Operates all mechanical equipment in the boiler room area including the emergency generator and cooling tower.
• Installs and repairs electrical and plumbing equipment/systems as required.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lb.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for near (≈20 in) and far (≈20 ft) distances.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information; ability to hear alarms and malfunctioning machinery.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lb.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances, spatial relationships, and identify colors.
• Rare use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare driving.

Licenses and Certifications

• Type II – Section 608 Technician Certification (EPA)
• Universal – Section 608 Certification (EPA)
• Mechanical/R Journeyman – Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (for Oklahoma locations)
• Mechanical Contractor – Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (for Oklahoma locations)
• Type III – Section 608 Certification (EPA) (for Wisconsin locations)
• Type I – Section 608 Certification (EPA) (for Wisconsin locations)

Schedule

40 hours per week, day shift, includes on‑call rotation.

Department: Facilities and Maintenance

Worker Type: Regular