HVAC Repairman - BG

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North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Under general supervision and according to established procedures; installs, inspects, replaces, tests, performs repairs to HVAC/R equipment/systems and controls that maintain the supply and integrity of the heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration equipment/systems throughout the Hospital facilities. Performs minor Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Plumbing tasks as required, when related to HVAC/R duties. This position does not require patient care.

• Culture of Excellence Responsibilities
• See everyone as worthy of respect and attention.
• Design care and services for and with each patient.
• Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care.
• Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities.
• Understand organizational goals and priorities.
• Compliance Responsibilities
• Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers’ (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC’s Policies.
• Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff, keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
• Job Specific Responsibilities (e.g. clerical, patient care, food service, supervisory, etc.)
• Receive assignments and work orders. Review work orders, prioritize status and repair schedules.
• Sketch plans and/or read and interpret MEP drawings, diagrams, operating manuals and manufacturer’s specifications; estimate time, material and cost requirements to install and repair.
• Operate and test repaired/new equipment.
• Adjusts controls to ensure air quality measures such as differential pressure, temperature and relative humidity in surgical and acute care rooms.
• Familiarity with major Energy Management Systems (EMS) such as Continuum, Metasys and Ecostruxure.
• Performs maintenance within a large scale chiller system with multiple chiller integration.
• Working knowledge of steam source production and integration (Steam to HW heat exchangers, steam reheats, traps, etc.).
• Working knowledge of large AHU's/RTU's (up to 40,000 CFM supported by central chiller and boiler plant).
• Adjusts refrigerant flow and suction valves in order to maintain desired degree of compression and temperature levels. Drains and refills equipment with refrigerant as necessary.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance and major repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning systems; seals refrigerant leaks, replaces faulty valves, humidistats, thermostats, pumps, etc.
• Isolates defects in refrigeration equipment control systems by testing wiring, switches, motors, and so forth, using ammeter, voltmeter and ohmmeter; tests operation of humidistats and thermostats with electrical meters, test lamps, and/or pneumatic gauges.
• Performs and documents equipment repairs; may test new and repaired equipment before it is put into service.
• May assist in training staff in operation and repair of equipment.
• Order supplies and parts according to established procedures.
• May assist in evaluating new equipment.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with patient, visitors, other staff members and the public.
• Assist other trades personnel as needed in handling materials on major repair or installation projects.
• Maintain all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments as required.
• Keep work areas orderly, clean and safe. Assure proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
• Responds to “Code Red” calls.
• Maintain and comply with Codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Some overtime required.
• Shall be required to maintain rotating “On-Call” status.
• Performs other related assignments as requested/required.
• Evaluates various factors such as pressure, temperature, watts, and gallons per minute and installs appropriate refrigeration and air conditioning…