HVAC Mechanic - Nights

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks an experienced HVAC technician to monitor and repair mechanical systems, refrigeration and hospital equipment. The role requires 3–5 years of field experience, CT S-2/D-2 license and EPA refrigerant reclaiming certificate.

You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs and troubleshoot to ensure reliable operation in a hospital setting. Prospective candidates should be able to work off shifts and weekends, wear proper uniform, and follow safety and energy

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience with refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems.
• High school diploma plus formal training in refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning; training in electrical/electronic circuits and controls required.
• S-2 or D-2 Connecticut state HVAC license and EPA refrigerant reclaiming certificate.
• Special license requirements: S-2 or D-2 Contractor's License; EPA Type 2 or Universal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls and perform customer service with proper uniform and I.D.
• Perform preventive maintenance, rounds, and log book entries within established timeframes.
• Complete repairs professionally and in a timely manner.
• Use proper troubleshooting techniques to diagnose problems efficiently.
• Promote energy conservation by turning lights off and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Carry beeper/radio and respond to SRC calls and protective services as needed.
• Follow departmental uniform policy and security requirements.

Skills

S-2 or D-2 Contractor's License

EPA Type 2/Universal Certification

Education

High school diploma with HVAC training

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the general supervision of the manager of mechanical systems, perform duties associated with the inspection, repair, maintenance and operation of all HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment, water coolers and specialized hospital equipment. Work independently off shifts and weekends and become familiar with the specifics of the hospital HVAC systems.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Customer Service
  • 1.1 Wears proper uniform and I.D. card when answering service calls.
• 2. Preventive Maintenance
  • 2.1 Makes proper rounds, signing all assigned clipboards and making rounds within the established time frames. Notify your lead man if you are unable to complete your rounds at 2:45pm (days). Log book entry if off-shift. notify your lead man if any contractors have moved into any machine rooms. Any defective equipment fouind on rounds should be repaired or put in the logbook and on the shop status board.
• 3. Repair Work
  • 3.1 Repairs are completed professionally and in a timely manner.
• 4. Troubleshooting
  • 4.1 Proper techniques and equipment are used to evaluate and analyze a problem efficiently.
• 5. Energy Conservation
  • 5.1 Turns lights out when leaving mechanical rooms.
• 6. Cost Savings Opportunities
  • 6.1 Makes an assessment of time and cost to replace or repair on assigned work. Discuss with your lead man if there appears to be a more cost effective means to complete the assignment.
• 7. Weekend/Holiday/Off shift Responsibilities
  • 7.1 Carry your beeper and radio , responding to SRC calls, Order #1`s and to protecive services as requested.
• 8. General Responsibilities
  • 8.1 You are to be in uniform at the start of your shift and follow the departmental uniform policy.

Qualifications

Education

Position requires graduation from high school plus formal training in refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning. Training in electrical and electronic circuits and controls is required.

Experience

Three (3) to five (5) years experience with extensive exposure to installation repair and maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems.

Licensure

S-2 or D-2 Ct. state HVAC license and a EPA refrigerant reclaiming certificate.

Special Skills

S-2 or D-2 Contractor's License is required. Must be able to modify or redesign parts of a system to enhance performance. Position requires EPA technician certification Type 2 or Universal (preferred). This certificate is obtained by attending a training seminar or by training programs run by local HVAC/Refrigeration supply companies

Physical Demand

lifting 40 pounds, bending, kneeling, ladder use to 20 feet.

YNHHS Requisition ID

178805