HVAC Technician, Ft, Days

Prisma Health; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland, AL seeks a maintenance technician to repair and maintain air handling units, packaged A/C/heating equipment, VAV boxes, fan coil units and hospital mechanical systems. The role covers preventive and unscheduled repairs with emphasis on safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 3 years HVAC/Mechanical experience, with knowledge of electrical controls, ductwork installation, and plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years HVAC/Mechanical experience preferred.
• Federal Recovery Certificate preferred, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing unscheduled and preventive maintenance related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical equipment comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical control related repairs to packaged air conditioning/heating units, commercial air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.
• Assists other trades within the department with repairs to include pump replacements, repairs to commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing supply and drainage piping systems, and other related systems comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.
• Responds to emergency calls and assists qualified technicians on ETO gas Med Gas/Vacuum leaks, Power outages, HVAC, Plumbing, fire response, etc.
• Maintains equipment in a safe, clean condition and completes PM duties; records activities in the work order system.
• Completes work orders promptly and includes housekeeping duties when work is finished with proper lockout/tagout procedures.
• Installs ductwork, packaged A/C units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, fan coil units, and other mechanical equipment for renovations or new construction.
• Troubleshoots and repairs variable speed drives and building control systems; uses multimeter, refrigerant gauges, and related instruments.
• Repairs and maintains hospital vacuum and medical gas components and distribution systems; maintains steam components and piping.

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years HVAC/Mechanical experience

Tools

Controls Software (e.g. Trane Metasys JC)

Job description

Job Summary

To repair and maintain air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, variable air volume boxes, fan coil units, refrigeration equipment, packaged air conditioning/heating equipment, exhaust fans, pneumatic controlled thermostats, compressed air systems and other hospital electrical and mechanical equipment.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for performing both unscheduled and preventive maintenance related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical equipment comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.10%
• Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical control related repairs to packaged air conditioning/heating units, commercial air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures. 10%
• Responsible for assisting other trades within the department with repairs to include pump replacements, repairs to commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing supply and drainage piping systems, and other related systems comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system. 10%
• Responds to emergency calls and assists qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas Med Gas/Vacuum leaks, Power outages, HVAC, Plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical related tasks in order to participate in the call-back program .10%
• Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and responds to emergency calls. Performs PM duties to all assigned equipment and enters information into appropriate work order system.10%
• Responsible for completing work orders in complete and timely manner to include all housekeeping duties when work is complete. Ensure work is performed with the utmost awareness for safety and hygiene. Also, ensure proper lockout Tagout procedures are being followed.10%
• Must be capable of installing ductwork, packaged A/C units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, fan coil units, and other mechanical equipment in support of facility renovations or new construction activities. 10%
• Responsible for troubleshooting and making repairs to variable speed drives and other building control systems within the hospital. Must be proficient with troubleshooting with a multi-meter (voltmeter, current meter, refrigerant gauges, and other mechanical test and measurement instruments. 10%
• Responsible for performing repairs and maintenance to the hospital’s vacuum and medical gas components and distribution systems. 10%
• Responsible for maintaining low and high pressure steam components and steam piping systems. This includes the capability of making repairs to steam strainers, steam traps, and other steam related steam components. 10%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

3 years HVAC/Mechanical

In Lieu Of

In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, …..

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Federal Recovery Certificate, Air Conditioning license preferred

Trade school for HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and electronic DDC control preferred

Mechanical License preferred

Controls Software (ex. Trane, Metasys, JC) preferred

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Plant Operations