Health Services Journeyman HVAC I or II - Claremore

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties involving inspection, maintenance, and installation of mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and components. This position is accountable for ensuring effective maintenance and operation of HVAC/Refrigeration, pumps, pneumatic and electrical controls, ductwork, and related equipment. Promotes and participates in team problem‑solving approach with coworkers and other Engineering staff. Assists co‑workers in resolving technical, scheduling, and customer satisfaction issues.

Provides technical support to other departments in matters about HVAC systems and the review for new additions or modifications to building HVAC systems.

Operates, inspects, and maintains all HVAC and refrigeration equipment and systems to obtain efficient operating results and maximize equipment life expectancy. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and service requests. Strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all HVAC/R systems. Applies the fundamentals of temperature and humidity measurement and control in air conditioning units. Maintains equipment to simultaneously control space temperature, humidity, cleanliness, and distribution.

Uses the psychometric chart to determine the results of mixing air having various properties. Analyzes, plans, and performs preventive maintenance of the HVAC system. Assists in managing the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Systems to be maintained include but are not limited to air‑cooled, water‑cooled, hot water systems, chilled water systems, VAV systems, steam heating systems, and building automation control systems.

Ensures each component is functioning properly as well as the system as a whole. Charges refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as required. Performs brazing, soldering, and similar procedures as required. Detects faulty operation of equipment and performs necessary adjustments and repairs. Refers unusual cases or problems to the coordinator or manager. Uses diagnostic test equipment such as multimeters, Amprobe, air, and water flow measuring devices.

Reads electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints. Monitors and maintains necessary levels of parts and supplies related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, procurement utilizing available vendors following Cherokee Nation Health Services purchasing procedures. Responds at any time to an emergency repair situation of HVAC equipment and/or fire, flood, and power failure. Maintains a functionally safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors including emergency calls after the normal work shift.

Participates in on‑call rotation. Puts the Cherokee Nation Outpatient Health Center (CNOHC) interests at a high priority. Fills shifts where needed and stays late if necessary. Diagnoses and corrects problems in the refrigeration circuit, uses manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart, and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Diagnoses problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot and repair.

Communicates effectively with internal and external customers concerning differences in cultures, values, beliefs, and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed. Manages relationships with all major vendor accounts. Responsible for all HVAC systems and components, i.e., exhaust fans; blood bank equipment; refrigerators, freezers, and ice machines; chillers, water tower treatment, and automated climate controls. Performs emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance in HVAC/R.

Manages the installation and performs preventative maintenance, service repairs, and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Maintains building automation systems to meet ASHRAE, OSHA, and indoor air quality standards.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic controls.
• Preventive maintenance, repair, and replace refrigerant‑based components.
• Change the filter in FCU or…