Journeyman HVAC Mechanic

About the role

Under general supervision, installs, maintains, and repairs UMMS Building Automation System components, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. Performs preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement work on all HVAC systems, automated systems, and components to ensure proper, safe operation and adherence to The Joint Commission requirements and safety standards, in accordance with departmental operating procedures and manufacturers' operating and repair manuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting of building control systems to assure reliable and efficient operation.
• Manages automated systems in a 24-hour, 7-day operation using expertise in major building mechanical, electrical, and centralized building control.
• Oversees new installations for the building automated control system.
• Submits documentation of completed maintenance requests to the supervisor.
• Identifies and recommends scheduling third-party repair of equipment when necessary.
• Maintains humidifiers, de-humidifiers, water coolers, freezers, cooling towers, pneumatic control systems, chillers, associated pumps and equipment, water valves, changeover valves, steam, and electric heaters in safe, effective, and efficient working order in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and department standards.
• Performs limited pipe-fitting and coil repair in the process of performing HVAC repairs.
• Repairs and replaces electrical controls associated with compressors, refrigerators, ice makers, and air conditioning.
• Performs soft soldering, silver soldering, and brazing using oxygen/acetylene equipment as needed in performing HVAC repair work.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required; vocation or trade school preferred.
• Journeyman Certification required.
• Four years’ experience performing installation and maintenance of industrial and/or commercial refrigeration and/or air-conditioning systems is required.
• Experience in centralized building control systems and the maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems.
• Experience working in a hospital environment is preferred.