HVAC Mechanic - Lagrange, GA

4610 West Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking an HVAC technician to maintain and repair residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems across our healthcare facilities. Responsibilities include direct expansion and chilled water systems, cooling towers, water coolers, and associated equipment, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and safety.

You will perform repairs, read blueprints, and utilize diagnostic tools while adhering to NFPA and Life Safety codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years HVAC trade school or military equivalent.
• Experience in general and commercial HVAC required; stationary plant experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Metasys and/or Siemens Apogee controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily service requests and project work orders; identify materials and tools needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance and document completion for CMMS compliance.
• Conduct annual/spot checks, inspections, and repairs in HVAC mechanical spaces and associated equipment.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical skills

Blueprint reading

NFPA/Life Safety

Education

HS Diploma or GED

HVAC trade school (2 yrs)

Tools

Metasys/Siemens Apogee

CFC recovery equipment

Volt/Ohm meter

Diagnostic gauges

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Summary: Position will maintain and repair residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems including but not limited to: Split Direct Expansion and commercial chilled water systems, cooling towers, water coolers, refrigerators, freezers, commercial coolers and associated equipment. Responsible for repair and systematic preventative maintenance on large air movers. Repair and maintain direct digital controls, pneumatic controls, valves, dampers, coils, etc. Filter changes, belt and motor/fan lubrication will also be an assigned responsibility. Candidate will also perform basic facility repairs related to other disciplines such as lamping, light plumbing, electrical, etc. as requested.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Daily Repairs

• Responds to both telephoned service requests and detailed project work orders as requested on a daily basis.
• Identifies the complexity of the work required, tools necessary to accomplish the work and spare parts and materials required to complete the job requested.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for spare parts and materials and submits for approval and acquisition to Supervisor, receives materials and closes out documentation within three days to ensure budget requirements are met.
• Makes all repairs requested in a timely fashion and turns in completed documentation on the date of the repair or work to ensure close out of documentation on the computerized maintenance management system as required.
• Assists in maintaining on hand critical spare parts and materials by conducting periodic inventory and requisitioning replacements to ensure continuity of our work effort.

Preventative Maintenance

• Receives preventative maintenance work requests as they are printed and assesses requirements for completion as pertains to materials, access to equipment/systems and schedules the repair.
• Conduct preventative maintenance as specified in the work request and follows the tasking required until completion.
• Notes any deficiencies related to the preventative maintenance effort that are out of the norm and reports them to the Supervisor immediately for disposition and further action.
• Follows up on repair efforts of deficiencies noted to ensure closure of the relevant documents to be compliant with Code and JCAHO Survey requirements.
• Turns in completed PM documentation on the date the work is completed to ensure closure of the document in our CMMS system is done in a timely fashion.
• Assists others in preventative maintenance efforts as required.

Miscellaneous Duties

• Makes Daily tours of HVAC Mechanical spaces and notes all repairs required for the space, requiring technical assistance for completion.
• Conducts inspections of above the ceiling fire and smoke walls in the assigned work Zone to ensure penetrations are sealed as required by Code.
• Notifies Supervisor of such repairs, in writing, to ensure continuity of repair efforts in a proactive fashion rather than reactive.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Works weekend and on-call shifts on a rotating basis.
• Works in steam plant as directed by Supervisor.

Required Minimum Education

• High school diploma Required or GED Required and Other Education two (2) years trade school degree in HVAC or equivalent in military training or equivalent.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Georgia Driver's License 1.00 Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Current Ozone Depletion or EPA Certification Upon Hire Required
• 4th class stationary engineer certification Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in general and commercial HVAC field work.
• Required and Stationary Plant experience Preferred.
• Experience with Metasys and/or Siemens Apogee control systems.

Required Minimum Skills

• Candidate will have good to excellent mechanical repair skills and light to medium electrical skills. This should include verifiable experience in trouble shooting and repair of pumps, motors, pneumatic control air systems, direct digital controls, computerized HVAC controls systems, etc.
• Must have experience in use of CFC recovery equipment, use of diagnostic gauges and electrical diagnostic equipment such as a volt/ohm meter and understanding of the use of power and hand tools related to this discipline.
• Must be able to read and follow blue prints, has a basic understanding of NFPA and Life Safety Codes applicable in a health care environment and be computer literate.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.