HVAC & R TECH-LIC JOURNEYMAN

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospitals is seeking an experienced HVAC and refrigeration technician to operate, monitor, and repair hospital systems, including chillers, ice machines, water coolers, pumps, towers, and building automation controls. You will perform preventive maintenance and respond to issues to keep equipment running reliably and safely in a demanding healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate holds EPA 608 certification, a journeyman license or an associate degree in HVAC, and at least four years

Qualifications

• EPA 608 certification required and refrigerant handling knowledge.
• Direct experience with HVAC and refrigeration systems in commercial settings.
• Journeyman level training or associate degree in HVAC or related field.
• Military or commercial HVAC work may substitute for formal credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily rounds and logs discrepancies; performs minor repairs.
• Informs supervisor of major issues and assists with scheduling repairs.
• Inspects and repairs piping for water coolers and cooling systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on cooling systems and equipment.
• Prioritizes and schedules repairs via work order system per policy.

Skills

EPA 608 Certification

Hand tools & equipment

Troubleshooting

Compassionate healthcare service

Communication devices usage

Trade school/training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC Journeyman or Associate degree

Military or commercial HVAC experience substitute

Tools

Chillers & condensers

Pumps & compressors

Refrigeration gauges

Vacuum pumps

HVAC/R equipment

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision of the Manager, Plant Operations, this position runs and maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems (HVAC & R), ice machines, water coolers, towers, chillers, pumps, compressors, controls, building automation systems (BAS), PM's and performs repairs, modifications, and installations.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

• Conducts daily rounds and compiles logs noting all discrepancies and effecting minor repairs.
• Informs Manager, Plant Operations of major discrepancies and assists with scheduling repair.
• Inspects and performs necessary repairs to all piping systems relating to the water coolers and cooling systems.
• Performs all preventive maintenance procedures to cooling systems and equipment as assigned.
• Prioritizes, schedules and repairs as requested through work order system and assigned by Director of Facilities in a timely and professional manner, and in accordance with policies and procedures outlined in the Plant Operations Department's Manual.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Unrestricted and a federal EPA #608 Universal Refrigerant Certification card per 40 CFR part 82 subpart F.
• Abilty to use trade related hand tools, power equipment, chillers and associated equipment, pumps and condensers, vacuum pumps and refrigeration gauges.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Abilty to provide compassionate, quality health services for employees, physicians and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to use communication devices, i.e., radios, beepers, telephones and computer devices and responds within an appropriate time period.
• Apprenticeship and journeyman level training or trade school training.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• HVAC & Refrigeration Journeyman or Associates Degree required
• At least 4 years of direct HVAC and Refrigeration experience required
• Will consider 4 years of military or commercial HVAC and Refrigeration experience in lieu of degree or Journeyman classification
• Must have Refrigerant/EPA Certification

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.