Tradesman (HVAC) - FT

Northwell Health; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a skilled HVAC Maintenance Technician to keep hospital plant equipment running efficiently, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and related controls. This on-site role requires hands-on maintenance and adherence to safety policies.

You will perform routine and emergency repairs, assist with snow removal in winter, and collaborate with the Engineering team in Plant Operations.

Qualifications

• GED or high school graduation.
• Experience with hospital HVAC systems and plant operations.
• Ability to perform preventive and emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs on hospital HVAC controls and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hospital plant systems.
• Perform emergency repairs and additional tasks as directed.
• Review work orders and ensure work is completed on time.
• Balance HVAC systems on air and hydronic networks.
• Inspect refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Follow hospital and Engineering Department policies.
• Assist with snow removal to ensure 24-hour access.
• Promote safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Facilities operations

Emergency repairs

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

HVAC controls

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Job Summary

Responsible for routine, preventive maintenance, new installations, emergency repairs and extra assigned tasks, such as fire and disaster plans, as directed by Director of Engineering and/or Engineering Supervisor on hospital equipment including but not limited to, all air conditioning, ice machines, refrigeration equipment including coolers and freezers, centrifugal, reciprocating and absorption chillers, box car units, fan systems (including coils and dampers), balancing of ventilation systems, pumps, cooling towers, and all controls and other duties pertinent to the operation of the aforementioned equipment and climate control within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs on all controls and equipment necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the hospital's physical plant.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all controls and equipment necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the hospital's physical plant
• Performs emergency repairs and extra assigned tasks necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the hospital's physical plant.
• Reviews work orders, priority status and designated time schedules and deadlines, and assures that all work is performed within these parameters.
• Balances all types of HVAC systems on both air and hydronic.
• Inspects and operates refrigeration equipment including: coolers, freezers and air-conditioning units.
• Adheres to hospital and Engineering Department policies and procedures written and verbal.
• Performs snow removal assignments during winter months so as to provide 24 hour access and egress for the hospital.
• Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.

Required

• GED or Highschool Graduation
• Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
• Org Unit: 1005
• Department: Plant Operations
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $28.62Hourly