Lead-AC Refrigeration Mechanic

Job Description

Ensure safe and proper supervision, monitoring, operation and maintenance of assigned facilities and equipment. Perform A/C Refrigeration Mechanic duties in addition to lead duties. Review designs, provide recommendations and oversight of proposed facility modifications, additions, and expansions.

• Considered an expert in applicable field;
  Provide comprehensive technical service/support and ensure safe and proper supervision, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of applicable facilities and/or related equipment.
• Lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, calibration, and/or testing of equipment campus-wide;
  Ensure updating of accurate records for all systems and work.
• Review designs, provide recommendations, and oversight of proposed modifications, additions, and expansions.
• Act as a liaison with the different departmental teams within the institution.
• Understand and use relevant facilities management procedures and processes, to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Supervise cleanliness throughout the facilities and maintain and update accurate records.
• Ensure a safety focused mindset on all aspects of the position;
  Deliver exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
• Ensure all building automation system monitoring, operations and maintenance complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
• Train and guide team members around complex activities within own area and address any escalations/ deviations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• High school diploma/ GED required.
• Successful completion of Refrigeration training program or equivalent.

• 6+ years of experience in A/C Refrigeration in hospital or related environment.
• Experience applying comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning mechanical equipment, facility, and service operations.
• Strong experience monitoring and utilizing relevant facilities maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., pumps, gearboxes, motors, refrigerators, HVAC).
• Experience leading and coordinating all the facility maintenance, repairs, and renewals.
• Strong experience with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) s, preferred.
• Strong experience with building automation systems (BAS) s (e.g., Metasys);
  Good understanding of applicable building systems (e.g., steam, chilled water, compressed gases, heat exchangers, HVAC).
• Basic proficiency in MS software and end-user proficiency in CMMS software.
• Strong proficiency with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS) s.
• Proficient in hospital policies and departmental procedures, preferred.

• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification required.

• Refrigeration Engineer First Class License from Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement required.
• Steam Engineer First Class License from Memphis And Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement required.

• Breaks down complex problems into elements, prioritizes and works on them in an organized way.
• Is willing to challenge existing assumptions where relevant.
• Consistently generates innovative approaches to address needs and problems.
• Good knowledge of standards, guidelines and regulations pertaining to facility operations and maintenance.
• Performs a wide variety of duties in support of operations and maintenance of facilities.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and is able to work in a stressful environment.
• Uses active listening skills to encourage two-way communication.
• Is able to present complex technical information to a mixed audience in an effective manner.
• Proactively connects with cross-functional peers and superiors with purpose, effectiveness, and sensitivity.
• Promptly and effectively responds to customer queries and requests.
• Explores creative and well researched solutions for customer needs.
• Prioritizes responses to customer queries; escalates/redirects effectively for quicker resolution.
• Clarifies responsibility and accountabilities for delivery of complex deliverables/processes.
• Clearly articulates scope, activities, resources, timing, and contingencies while remaining flexible in the face of unforeseen and unfamiliar issues.
• Focuses on ways to improve quality and efficiency within area.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear…