HVAC/Refrigeration Technician

Position: HVAC/Refrigeration Technician, Hospital & Off-Sites Location: Chicago Illinois Full Time, 1st shift, Mon-Fri • Must be expected to cover emergencies as needed • Must be willing to travel to suburban sites and off-sites in company vehicle Major Responsibilities: • Operates and maintains off-site air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as assigned in order to optimize efficiency, reliability, and safety per department policies and procedures. • Keeps current with industry technology changes. • Ensures that all air compressors are maintained to deliver adequate clean air for control and other related purposes. When necessary, rebuild/repair air compressors. • Performs rounds through all mechanical equipment rooms to ensure all equipment is operating properly, investigating all abnormalities. • Analyzes air distribution and balances when necessary. • Checks efficiency of water filtering systems and changes filtering media when necessary. • Checks operation of all hydronic systems for proper water flow. Balance system as necessary for proper operation. • Checks operation of hydronic pumps related to HVAC system. Analyze, teardown, and rebuild as necessary. • Maintains all steam related devices and equipment related to HVAC systems. Test, rebuild, repair, and/or replace steam traps, strainers, etc. as required. • Maintains accurate records and reports on all equipment startup, failures, problems, work in progress, and completed work through logbooks and computerized maintenance system. • In the absence of management, acts in accordance with their guidelines, and assume their responsibilities until relieved by management. • B. Installs and repairs air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as assigned in order to support the operational needs of the hospital. • Installs, maintains, and repairs all refrigeration equipment (laboratory, dietary, etc.) • Installs, maintains, and repairs all ice producing equipment on campus and off-site. • Installs, maintains, and repairs all cooking equipment. • Installs, maintains, and repairs reciprocating air conditioning and refrigeration systems of fractional through 100 HP. • Keeps current on government regulations, building codes, and AHJ requirements • Inventories all equipment and spare parts, updating as necessary. • Remains conscious of and promotes safety and safe practices in all activities. • Keeps work area and mechanical areas clean and safe. • Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures associated with fires, equipment failures, or other disruptions of utilities and executes those procedures in a timely and safe manner. • Performs preventive maintenance on campus air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as assigned per established procedures. Including but limited to inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, testing, flushing, minor repairs, or replacing parts/components to ensure that systems remain within the established operating parameters. (30%) • Performs assigned PM’s by the established deadlines. • Changes filter media when necessary for off-site RTUS • Checks mechanical systems within air handlers to maintain proper motor and fan alignment, proper belt tension as well as proper running speed. Make necessary corrections and/or replacements when necessary. • Performs all seasonal work on off-site RTUS • Plan, schedule, and record all preventive maintenance via computerized maintenance system. • Performs equipment repairs, installations, or replacements on campus air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as assigned or as required by the situation in a timely and workmanlike fashion. • Troubleshoots, rebuilds, or repairs various components of pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and digital control systems. (Example: thermostats, transmitters, actuators, sensors, receiver/controllers, etc.) • Review and regularly checks BAS for off-sites. • Responds to patient/visitor/staff complaints and makes corrective repairs to alleviate problems. Inform client departments of the status of situation. • Executes repairs or installations with minimal impact to the hospital and patient care. Appropriately requests assistance as warranted by the situation. • Follows proper safety and infection prevention procedures. • Completes general hospital maintenance work as assigned. Education/Experience Required: • High school Diploma or GED • Completion Trade school / apprenticeship 3 years related and diversified experience, preferably in healthcare • Must have valid EPA refrigeration license • Must have valid driver’s license • Must have HVAC/R certification Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • 5 years of field experience • Excellent customer services and communication skills • Healthcare experience a plus • Must obtain ASHE Physical Environment Worker Certification after 2 years of employment • Must posses basic computer skills and knowledge of micro-soft products such as power point and word Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Will be required to work any shift including weekends and holidays as needed but not regularly. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with physical demands and high customer expectations. Ability to work in extreme heat and temperature variations Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to move, climb, bend, reach, push and pull, as related to job activities. Understanding and knowledge of hazards (physical, electrical, etc.) related to job activities. • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: From $49.70 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Education: • High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: • field: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: • EPA Refrigeration license and Driver's license (Required) Ability to Commute: • Chicago, IL 60611 (Required) Work Location: In person