HVAC Mechanic - Main Maintenance - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join their team. This role involves performing installations, repairs, and maintenance on a variety of HVAC equipment, including refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the refrigeration cycle, experience with complex HVAC systems, and the ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to maintaining optimal climate control for a vital healthcare facility. If you have a passion for HVAC systems and a commitment to quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of HVAC maintenance and repair experience required.
• Must have EPA Recovery Certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and troubleshoot systems.
• Maintain records of tasks performed and order necessary parts.

Skills

HVAC Maintenance

Refrigeration Systems Troubleshooting

Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Knowledge of HVAC Codes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manifold Gauge Set

Power Tools

Welding Equipment

Vacuum Pump

Job description

Job Description

Primarily responsible for performing installs, repairs, and maintenance to a variety of equipment including: refrigeration, air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, hermetic compressors, light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners, intake and exhaust fans, economizers, and humidifiers. Troubleshoots malfunctioning heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems to determine the cause of the malfunction. Performs scheduled maintenance inspections, and adjusts, cleans, and calibrates various systems to assure proper system operations. Repairs wiring and electronic components associated with automated building management systems, replaces expansion valves, compressors, motors, coil units, and other component parts.

Responsibilities

1. Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart, and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
2. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and charging.
3. Inspect, repair, and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air-conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, ice machines, converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves, and capillary tubes.
4. Conduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration systems and HVAC heating and ventilation units including boilers.
5. Operate air conditioning equipment and make necessary adjustments or repairs as needed.
6. Repair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and the controls including: thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, damper motors, relays, filters, BAS controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, logic controllers, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic devices.
7. Install and calibrate systems, install copper tubing, and repair pipes as necessary. Test joints and insulate pipes in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
8. Maintain related records concerning time, labor, materials; maintain log of tasks performed and write reports; order parts as required to perform all other duties as assigned.
9. Perform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation, and alteration of HVAC equipment components, timer motors, and wiring systems as needed.
10. Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder, torch, vacuum pump, and test equipment. Maintain effective and safe working conditions and maintain parts and inventory.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Must have specialized knowledge or skills required to perform the position duties. Education required for this position includes:

EDUCATION: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2-4 years of documentable HVAC maintenance and repair and refrigeration experience. Works weekends, shifts, and holidays as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Experience working with complex HVAC systems and equipment including chillers, boilers, package units, VAV systems (direct digital, pneumatic, and automated control systems). Understands basic refrigeration cycle including identification of components in refrigeration circuit and diagnosing problems in a refrigeration circuit. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and read basic wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings. Familiar with all applicable codes in Ohio and manufacturers' instructions manuals. Note: Certification is required within the first 90 days of employment.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS:

EPA Recovery Certification in refrigeration / Certification is required within the first 90 days of employment. CFC Recovery Type 2.