HVAC MECHANIC

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks an experienced HVAC Technician to inspect, repair, and maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related systems across Rhode Island Hospital. You will monitor pumps, air-handling units, and cooling towers, performing spot repairs and adjustments as needed.

Responsibilities include responding to calls on off-shifts and weekends, maintaining logs, and complying with safety rules and refrigerant regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related systems within a large hospital complex.
• Formal HVAC training or equivalent, typically 1–2 years.
• Licenses: Providence Stationary Operating License, Refrigeration Operators License, RI Refrigeration Journeyman License.
• Completion of three years accredited Apprenticeship HVAC Program.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pumps, air-handling units, refrigeration and ventilation systems in machinery spaces daily.
• Perform spot repairs, replacements and adjustments; report issues affecting safety or operations.
• Maintain logs, use work order system, and respond to off-shift and weekend calls.
• Assist in installation/removal of HVAC equipment and comply with refrigerant regulations.
• Respond to fire alarms and coordinate with Fire Department on elevators when needed.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

HVAC training (1-2 years)

Tools

City of Providence Stationary Operating License

Refrigeration Operators License

Rhode Island Refrigeration Journeyman License

Job description

SUMMARY

Inspects, repairs and performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to the hospital heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems and related equipment. Responds to all trade problems for the Facilities Management Department on of-shifts and weekends. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Makes daily inspections of all pumps, air-handling units, refrigeration units, air conditioning and ventilation units in all machinery spaces. Inspects roof top cooling towers throughout the hospital. Makes spot repairs and adjustments to systems as necessary and/or notifies HVAC Operating Engineer of any problems, i.e., downed equipment, floods, leaks, or any irregularities regarding HVAC equipment and public safety on hospital property. Makes necessary repairs to malfunctioning equipment such as replacement of fan belts, replacing and rebuilding pumps, replacing seals, bearings, motors, repairing water and steam coil leaks and repairing and recharging refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Records readings, repairs and adjusts controls on HVAC systems including pneumatic discharge controllers and thermostats. Records readings from HVAC equipment including pressure, temperature, water, steam and all monthly electrical readings in all buildings of complex. Performs routine maintenance as scheduled on all equipment such as steam absorption units, air handling units, pumps, etc. Assists in the installation, removal and storage of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment in the hospital and comply with CFC regulations regarding removal, storage and disposal of all refrigerants. Responds to all calls for repairs on all plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, including off-shifts and weekends. Responds to all fire alarms to operate the elevators for Fire Department personnel. Responds to repair of all incoming city water mains and valves in all buildings and on the grounds in case of a ruptured line. Maintains daily log of requests for service work performed and time and materials expended. Utilizes computerized work order system for researching equipment histories, parts requirements and other department data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related systems within a large hospital complex. Knowledge generally acquired through completion of one to two years formal training in heating, ventilation and refrigeration or equivalent. Requires City of Providence Stationary Operating License or Refrigeration Operators License, and the State of Rhode Island Refrigeration Journeyman License. EXPERIENCE: Completion of three years accredited Apprenticeship HVAC Program. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.

PAY RANGE

Pay Range: $38.18-$47.46

COMPANY STATEMENTS

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve.

We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

LOCATION

Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK DETAILS

Work Type: Tuesday thru Friday every other weekend

Work Shift: Night

Driving Required: No

Union: International Brotherhood Teamsters

ABOUT BROWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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