Refrigeration Mechanic-Engineering Facilities-Mount Sinai Morningside- Full Time/Days

About the role

The Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Refrigeration Mechanic to join our team at Mount Sinai Morningside. This position is responsible for repairing, installing, and performing preventive maintenance on various types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, installs, and performs preventive maintenance on various types of ice machines and water fountains
• Keeps legible and organized records of installations and repairs on equipment
• Practices EPA approved methods of handling and servicing equipment including using recovery and recycling equipment to remove refrigerant, record keeping of refrigerant usage, ensuring minimal release of refrigerant to the atmosphere, reporting to supervisor accidental release of refrigerant etc.
• Troubleshoots control circuits to diagnose equipment problems and failures by reading wire diagrams and using volt meters and amp probes
• Troubleshoots system troubles using refrigeration gauges to determine proper refrigerant pressure and temperatures
• Replaces compressors, thermoexpansion valves, evaporator and condenser coils as per EPA guidelines
• Locates leaks in system using electronic leak detectors, halide torch and/or soap and water
• Makes repairs as per EPA guidelines
• Controls room duties at the discretion of the supervisor
• Can be assigned to the operating room to fill in due to vacation and sick
• Is available to respond to the requests of supervisors and department heads from departments other than his own during an emergency situation

Qualifications

• High School or Trade Vocational School/Refrigeration diploma required or completion of a training program recognized by BIMC
• Must have at least 5 years related experience
• Must be able to obtain all certificates or licenses as required by Federal, State or Local codes. Certificate of Qualification for Refrigeration Operator. EPA Universal Certification as Refrigeration handler. Certificate of Fitness for Oxygen & Acetylene

Benefits

Mount Sinai offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details will be provided upon interview.

Pay

$48.8809 - $51.8809 Hourly

Schedule

Hours may vary depending on department needs.