Refrigeration Engineer W (JR228541)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services organization in New York is looking for an HVAC Technician to perform inspections, repairs, and maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a trade apprenticeship, and hold a valid NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness. The role requires 4-6 years of relevant experience, with responsibilities including emergency response and maintaining work area cleanliness.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in HVAC or refrigeration.
• OHS Annual Assessment and Fit Test required.
• Valid NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Refrigeration mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Install or replace HVAC components like air ducts and units.
• Perform maintenance such as lubrication of motors and compressors.
• Respond to emergencies related to HVAC systems.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

HVAC systems knowledge

Education

High School or equivalent

Completion of a trade apprenticeship program

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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Under general supervision, inspects and repairs all HVAC and refrigeration equipment in the power plant. Performs repairs on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, maintenance and repair of all HVAC and refrigeration equipment in facility. Inspects, tests, determines and performs the necessary repairs of HVAC refrigeration systems or equipment throughout the plant.
  • Assignments are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with Medical Center standards.
• Installs or replaces thermometers, pumps, air ducts and air conditioning units. Fabricates various metal parts to repair equipment working from blueprints or sketches. replaces and repairs steam and air conditioning coils, motors, valves, gaskets. Performs welding, brazing, soldering of equipment including bearings, coils and cooper tubing. Lubricates motors and compressors. Documents repairs and parts used. May prepare written requests for repairs. Maintains clean work area.
  • Assignments are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with Medical Center standards.
• Inspects and operates refrigerating machinery to determine that all are functioning properly. Reads thermometers and gauges and records readings. Adjusts valves on pipelines to regulate flow of refrigerant and suction valves to increase or decrease amount of refrigerant to maintain desired degree of compression.
  • Assignments are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with Medical Center standards.
• Performs related duties as required (e.g., assisting in fire, flood and snow emergencies).
  • Services are provided in emergency situations on a reliable and timely basis.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent and completion of a trade apprenticeship program Required.
• 4-6 years Required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• OHS Annual Assessment Required.
• OHS Fit Test Required.
• Must possess a valid NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness for Refrigeration Required.