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HVAC Technician - Full Time - Days at Mohawk Valley Health System

Mohawk Valley Health System No longer available $21 - $27/hour

Job Description

Job Summary

General facility maintenance and repair duties as directed. Pneumatic and direct digital control experience. Knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration including ice machines. Experienced in troubleshooting and repair of HVAC equipment. Ability to cut and thread pipe to meet base fabrication needs. Maintain and install filter systems. Some knowledge of medical gas systems. Install and maintain circulating pumps. Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and delivery systems. Estimate and requisition materials needed for projects. Working knowledge of OSHA, State, DOH and Hospital Safety Standards. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Electrical controls. Additional electrical experience is helpful. Experienced in all forms of soldering. Ability to understand and complete preventative maintenance programs. Be able to perform heavy lifting and climbing. Ability to perform snow removal duties including shoveling salting and working knowledge of snow plow operations. Strong self-motivation is expected.

Core Job Responsibilities
  • 55% Work order response: but not limited to area temperature problems throughout the Facility. Replacing/repairing pump and circulators. Repairing and charging refrigerant systems. Adding or moving equipment for construction projects.

  • 25% Preventive maintenance duties: Typical but not limited to filter changes, coil cleaning, and belt changes. Ice machine cleaning and service.

  • 10% Compliance with regulatory responsibilities: Ensure appropriate function is maintained to comply with various regulatory agencies. Refrigerant reclaiming, and Fire barrier repair.

  • 10% Quality Improvement: to look for ways to improve the patient/visitor experience. Update heating and cooling systems. Modifying or move HVAC components or sensors for improve comfort.
Education/Experience Requirements

Required:

  • High School or equivalent,
  • 5 years of HVAC Experience

Preferred:

  • Associates or higher degree
  • 3-5 years of Healthcare Facilities or Trade Experience
Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required:

  • Universal Refrigerant Reclaiming license
Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 89077
Department ENGINEERING
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule UFCSM
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $21 - $27 Hourly

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