HVAC Tech - Evenings

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks an experienced HVAC technician to inspect, repair, and maintain hospital-grade HVAC and refrigeration systems across facilities. You will work off shifts and weekends, ensuring reliable operation of critical equipment and adherence to energy-saving practices.

The role requires a high school diploma with formal HVAC training; 3–5 years' experience in installation and maintenance of RHAC systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus formal training in refrigeration, heating, and air conditioning.
• 3–5 years' experience with installation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration, HVAC and related systems.
• S-2 or D-2 HVAC license and EPA refrigerant reclaiming certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, maintenance and operation of HVAC equipment, refrigeration equipment and hospital equipment.
• Work independently, including off shifts and weekends, and document work in logs.
• Ensure energysaving practices and adhere to department policies.
• Utilize proper techniques and tools to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Carry out preventive maintenance rounds and report any defects to lead man.
• Assist with cost-saving evaluations and identify more economical repair options.
• Maintain required uniforms and safety procedures during all shifts.
• Coordinate with contractors when entering machine rooms and during service calls.

Education

HS diploma + HVAC training

EPA refrigerant reclaiming certificate

Tools

S-2 or D-2 Contractor's License

EPA technician certification Type 2 or Universal

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
  • 1.1Wears proper uniform and I.D. card when answering service calls.
• 2.Preventive Maintenance
  • 2.1Makes 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
  • 3.1Repairs are completed professionally and in a timely manner.
• 4.Troubleshooting
  • 4.1Proper techniques and equipment are used to evaluate and analyze a problem efficiently.
• 5.Energy Conservation
  • 5.1Turns lights out when leaving mechanical rooms.
• 6.Cost Savings Opportunities
  • 6.1Makes 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
  • 7.1Carry your beeper and radio , responding to SRC calls, Order #1`s and to protecive services as requested.
• 8.General Responsibilities
  • 8.1You 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.