HVAC Maintenance Technician - Torresdale Jefferson - Full Time

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of the hospital's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment (such as chillers and towers) in keeping with their functional and satisfactory operating condition. Responsible for refrigerant compliance. Ensures all work practices are in accordance with guidelines set by NFPA, BOCA, ASHRAE, and other regulating bodies. 1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson New Job Description 2. Maintains and repairs all equipment using refrigerants for heating/cooling, including cooling towers, auxiliary equipment, steam and controls systems. 3. Troubleshoots heating and cooling problems including AHU’s, fans, pumps, cooling towers, VFD’s and related equipment. 4. Installs new and/or replacement components and complete units including motors, belts, fans, thru walls, compressors, ice machines, valves, actuators, and other related equipment. 5. Welds, brazes and solders piping, valves and associated components. 6. Reads and works from blueprints, specifications, and owner’s manuals. 7. Inspects and tests all HVAC related systems for reliability. Employs predictive technology such as vibrations and thermography for ongoing maintenance needs. 8. Performs other maintenance duties and functions as needed and as directed by the supervisor or lead.

Requirements

• Journeyman HVAC Technician (or equivalent)
• Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards
• High School Diploma, Vocational School or equivalent required
• Successful completion of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program from a certified technical school or training program

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience preferred
• Philadelphia Class A licensed preferred for Philadelphia hospitals

Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance, installation, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of HVAC and refrigeration systems
• Refrigerant compliance
• Maintaining and repairing equipment using refrigerants
• Troubleshooting heating and cooling problems
• Installing new and replacement components
• Welding, brazing, and soldering piping
• Reading blueprints and specifications
• Inspecting and testing HVAC systems
• Performing other maintenance duties

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees