HVAC Technician IV (Licensed)

Job Overview

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out demand call maintenance as directed to diagnose and rectify problems with equipment servicing operating rooms, patient rooms, clinical labs, research labs and animal facilities.
• Diagnoses and rectifies problems within the following HVAC or refrigeration equipment systems: Heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and associated equipment such as dual duct systems, multi-zone units, electrical controls, pneumatic controls, steam coils, chilled water systems, self-contained heating and cooling units, exhaust systems, fume hoods, ice machines, ultra-low temp. Freezers, pumps, air compressors, ductwork, cooling towers and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Troubleshoots HVAC equipment using computer-based software and determine level of involvement of Utility Supply Center and or Maintenance department.
• Installs wide range of HVAC equipment including window, AC units, fan coils, ductwork, mixing boxes, package units, controls and other related equipment.
• Assists supervisor by coordinating the work of an assigned group of employees. Relays work instructions and distributes and monitors work. Provides technical training and assistance. Assists in ensuring employees are provided with appropriate resources. Provides recommendations for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel.
• Responds to fire alarm as first responder.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, squatting, stooping.
• Occasional lifting heavy weights occasionally.
• Prolonged standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders.
• May be exposed to hazards from use of tools and power equipment.
• Requires fine hand coordination to handle tools and other equipment.
• Requires ability to hear verbal communication and see written or printed information.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, humidity and various other complex instruments and problems.
• Able to work under frequent pressure in diagnosing and repairing critical systems such as operating rooms, autopsy rooms, animal rooms, etc.
• Able to read blueprints/ mechanical design drawings.
• Able to orally communicate complex technical problems to all levels of employees within the Hospital.
• Able to operate the Johnson Metysis system, and the system knowledge to aid in diagnosis of electronic HVAC problems.