HVAC Engineer-Full Time-Days

Facility Hoke Hospital Location Raeford, North Carolina Department Engineering Job Family Service Work Shift Days (United States of America) Summary Perform complex corrective maintenance, installation and/or modifications of scheduled preventive maintenance on the Medical Center heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Determine the means and methods to be used in accomplishing assigned tasksConduct preventive maintenance in accordance with the established scheduling system providing recommendations for improvement and modification where deemed necessaryConduct tests, maintenance, repairs and/or installation of heating units, blowers, fans, gages, thermometers, thermostats, boilers, econostats, freezestats, hydrostats, pumps, ejectors, circulators, coils, condensers, compressors ducting, louvers and deflectorsUtilize the following representative types of hardware and consumable supplies: hangers, fittings, flanges, connectors, gaskets, fasteners, couplings, insulation, packing, bearings, fuses, gears, bushings, brushes, wires, coils, tape, adhesives, cleaners, solvents, lubricants, sealers, caulking, water proofing materials and freon, etc. Conduct routine rounds of the facility and perform a variety of routine service and repair tasks to monitor and maintain HVAC equipment and systemsMake necessary repairs and maintain mechanical equipment to include air-handling units, pumps, bearings, seals, humidifiers, fire dampers, reheat valves, etc.Complete scheduled staff training and in-service for physical plant, building, HVAC and Life Safety systems and equipmentAssist in developing and updating preventative maintenance program for the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components and utility systems components and equipmentInvestigate incidents involving the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility system components and equipment and make recommendations to supervisorTrain new personnel in operation and maintenance of the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility system components and equipmentPerform periodic inspections of mechanical and electrical rooms and corrects physical plant, building and life safety deficiencies including but not limited to floor and wall penetrations, improper storage, etc.Observe safety practices and standards, and wear required protective devicesMaintain work areas, tools and equipment operational, clean and orderlyOther duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education And Formal Training High school diploma or equivalent requiredTrade or Vocational School graduate preferredValid North Carolina driver’s license required Work Experience 5 years of maintenance-related experience or institutional environment preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageUnderstand the theory and operation of various refrigeration equipment such as ice machines, commercial and residential refrigerators and ability to repair this equipmentUnderstand and interpret equipment manuals, written specifications, corrective maintenance work requests, written and oral instructions and models/graphic illustrations such as layout diagrams, blueprints, mechanical and architectural drawings, work sketches and schematic drawingsKnowledgeable of interpreting and operating the Invensys and Andover computerized energy management systemsUnderstand principles of water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, chilled water systems, etc.Verbal ability to communicate with other departments and staffExcellent telephone skills required Physical Requirements Ability to move throughout the Medical CenterVisual acuity for reviewing written reportsMust be able to climb ladders and stairs for access to machinery areasMust be able to open/close large valves in tight placesExposed to temperature extremes from boiler room to walk-in freezersHigh noise levelsExposure to high-pressure steam lines, refrigerant, electrical wires and equipment which could cause severe burnsWork near machinery that is in motion such as belts, fans, pulleys and exposed fan and pump shaftsWork with highly corrosive chemicals such as acids Required Licenses And Certifications Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity