HVAC MECHANIC

Responsibilities

• Makes daily inspections of all pumps, air-handling units, refrigeration units, air conditioning and ventilation units in all machinery spaces.
• Inspects roof top cooling towers throughout the hospital.
• Makes spot repairs and adjustments to systems as necessary and/or notifies HVAC Operating Engineer of any problems, i.e., downed equipment, floods, leaks, or any irregularities regarding HVAC equipment and public safety on hospital property.
• Makes necessary repairs to malfunctioning equipment such as:
• Replacement of fan belts
• Replacing and rebuilding pumps
• Replacing seals, bearings, motors
• Repairing water and steam coil leaks
• Repairing and recharging refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Records readings, repairs and adjusts controls on HVAC systems including pneumatic discharge controllers and thermostats.
• Records readings from HVAC equipment including pressure, temperature, water, steam and all monthly electrical readings in all buildings of complex.
• Performs routine maintenance as scheduled on all equipment such as steam absorption units, air handling units, pumps, etc.
• Aids in the installation, removal and storage of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment in the hospital and comply with CFC regulations regarding removal, storage and disposal of all refrigerants.
• Responds to all calls for repairs on all plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Responds to repair of all incoming city water mains and valves in all buildings and on the grounds in case of a ruptured line.
• Maintains daily log of requests for service work performed and time and materials expended.
• Utilizes computerized work order system for researching equipment histories, parts requirements and other department data.

Qualifications

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related systems within a large hospital complex.
• Knowledge generally acquired through completion of one to two years formal training in heating, ventilation and refrigeration or equivalent.
• Requires City of Providence Stationary Operating License or Refrigeration Operators License, and the State of Rhode Island Refrigeration Journeyman License.
• EXPERIENCE:
• Completion of three years accredited Apprenticeship HVAC Program.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Pay

$38.18-$47.46

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

Tuesday thru Friday every other weekend

Work Shift

Night

Driving Required

No

Union

International Brotherhood Teamsters