Construction Mechanic HVAC

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, specially automated system, 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.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed by personnel.

·      Performs maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting of building control systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.

·      Manage automated systems for a 24-hour 7-day operation using expertise in major building mechanical, electrical and centralized building control.

·      Oversee new installation 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 a safe, effective and efficient working order in accordance with manufacturers specifications and department standards: humidifiers, de-humidifiers, water coolers, freezers, cooling towers, pneumatic control systems, chillers, associated pumps and equipment, water valves, changeover valves, steam and electric heaters.

·      Repairs and replaces electrical controls associated with compressors, refrigerators, ice makers and air conditioning.

·      Performs limited pipe-fitting and coil repair, soft soldering, silver soldering and brazing using oxygen/acetylene equipment as needed in performing HVAC repair work.

·      Perform all duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

·      High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.  

·      HVAC Certification or Apprentice License, Journeyman licensure or Master is required.

·      Four years’ experience performing installing and maintaining 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.    

Education & Experience - Preferred

·      Vocation or trade school preferred.

·      Experience working in a hospital environment is preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

·      Knowledge of the maintenance, repair and installation of heating and air conditioning systems.

·      Demonstrated ability to apply general principles and theories of pressure vacuum, humidity, vaporization, conduction, convection relative to air, gases and liquids.

·      Ability to apply knowledge of refrigerants.

·      Ability to use drill presses, hand grinders and a variety of hand tools and measuring equipment, such as air volume measuring devices, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, voltage testers.  

·      Proficient in soft soldering, silver soldering, and brazing using oxygen/acetylene equipment.

·      Ability to read and follow instructions accurately, timely and effectively.

·      Effective verbal communication skills are required to work with management and various staff. Ability to read technical equipment operation manuals.