HVAC / Refrig Mechanic I - SRC

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health seeks an experienced Heating, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Technician to join our Plant Operations team in New Haven. You will install, service and repair refrigeration, HVAC, ice machines and related equipment across the hospital complex, ensuring dependable performance and energy efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience, CT S and/or D license, EPA Type 2/Universal certification, and the ability to troubleshoot and fine-tune controls.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus formal refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning training.
• 3–5 years of experience with installation, service and repair of refrigeration, HVAC and heating systems.
• CT State S and/or D license and refrigerant reclaimer certificate required; P license preferred.
• EPA technician certification (Type 2 or Universal) required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC controls; ability to modify or redesign parts for performance.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain refrigerators, HVAC and related hospital equipment.
• Perform lubrication, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting per manufacturer specifications.
• Carry beeper/radio and respond to emergency service calls as needed.
• Ensure energy conservation and proper safety practices in all tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC controls

HVACR installation and repair

Energy efficiency optimization

Education

High school diploma

HVAC training

CT S license

Refrigerant reclaimer certificate

P license preferred

Tools

Refrigeration equipment

Electrical circuits

Pneumatic controls

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 Plant Operations, performs a variety of duties in and around the building of the Hospital complex. Installs, repairs and maintains refrigerators, HVAC air conditioning and heating equipment, patient care refrigeration equipment , ice machines and mechanical equipment such as heating and ventilating systems, air conditioning , refrigeration equipment and other building systems. Performs lubrication , preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to all Hospital mechanical systems and electro -mechanical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications. Installs mechanical equipment as directed by supervisor.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Performs a variety of duties in and around the building of the Hospital complex. Installs, repairs and maintains refrigerators, HVAC air conditioning and heating equipment, patient care refrigeration equipment , ice machines and mechanical equipment such as heating and ventilating systems, air conditioning , refrigeration equipment and other building systems.
• 1.1Maintains and repairs complete heating and ventilating systems encompassing pumps, machinery engine motors, air and vacuum compressors and iron sheet metal work according to established procedures and manufacturer's specifications.
• 2.General responsibilities of the Mechanical Shop personnel.
• 2.1Carry beeper, radio and responds to emrgency calls as requested.
• 3.Customer Service
• 3.1Wears proper uniform and I.D. card when answering service calls.
• 4.Preventive Maintenance
• 4.1Fill out P.M. sheets properly using necessary codes and turning in completed sheets daily.
• 5.Repair Work
• 5.1Repairs are completed professionally and in a timely manner.
• 6.Troubleshooting
• 6.1Proper techniques and equipment are used to evaluate and analyze a problem efficiently.
• 7.Energy Conservation
• 7.1Turns lights out when leaving mechanical rooms.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3-5 years experience with extensive exposure to installation, service and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems.

LICENSURE

CT State S and/or D license and a refrigerant reclaimer certificate are required. In addition, a P license is preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

This position requires a EPA technician certification, Type 2 or Universal (preferred). Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC controls is required. Ability to modify or redesign parts of a system to enhance system performance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Physical effort of lifting 50#s, ladder work to 20 feet, bending, kneeling and roof work is required. Minor stress due to job requirements and responsibilities.

YNHHS Requisition ID

186332