HVAC Mechanic II - 7:30a-4p - Wilmington

Duties and Responsibilities

Operates, maintains, and repairs all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment which includes, but not limited to, steam and hot water heating systems, chilled water and direct expansion cooling systems.

Operates, maintains, and repairs ice machines, packaged refrigerators/freezers, walk-in refrigerators/freezers and other cooling and refrigeration equipment.

Operates and maintains pneumatic/electronic temperature/humidity control systems which include thermostats, valves, dampers, transmitters, controllers, switches, and sensors.

Operates and maintains chillers for comfort or process cooling systems which include the associated cooling towers.

Answers complaints about equipment operation, temperature, and/or humidity in all areas of the hospital and responds to emergency situations such as power failures and fire alarms to restore equipment.

Takes responsibility for maintaining clean and safe work areas at all times.

Assists in the training of HVAC apprentice mechanics and helps evaluate performance.

Follows all applicable safety procedures in the performance of job responsibilities.

Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Requirements

Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Four years relevant HVAC experience.

Journeyman certification, or Master HVAC/R license, or military HVAC/R specialist experience.

Special requirements

Maintains EPA certification for working with CFC, HCFC, HFC Refrigerants Level I (small appliances, 5 pounds refrigerant or less) and Level II (High Pressure and very high pressure appliances) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

Must obtain Respiratory Medical Clearance and must be able to wear a Half Face Air Purifying Respirator or Power Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Physical demands

Strenuous work associated with direct HVAC systems repair, including operating chain falls and large wrenches, climbing cooling towers, boiler tops, ladder work, and bending and stooping over equipment.

Working conditions

Exposure to oils, grease, hot surfaces, chemical fumes, soot, dust, dirt, extreme heat, cold, and noise.

Exposure to hazards

Exposure to burns, scalds, eye and ear hazards, and falls.

Exposure to cramped and confined areas

Exposure to cramped and confined areas, and danger of infection.

Benefits

Collaborative and team focused environment.

Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.

403(b)

Generous paid time off.

Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!