HVAC Mechanic II - 7:30a-4p - Wilmington
About The Position
ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time HVAC Mechanic II to operate, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment at Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals. The work includes systems such as steam and hot-water heating, chilled-water and direct-expansion cooling, refrigeration equipment, temperature and humidity controls, chillers, and associated cooling towers. The mechanic responds to equipment, temperature, and humidity complaints and emergencies, including power failures and fire alarms, and helps train HVAC apprentice mechanics. The position is based in Wilmington, Delaware, with a day schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on-call duty on alternating weeks, weekends, and holidays. The work involves strenuous equipment repair and exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, including heat, cold, chemicals, confined spaces, and infection risks.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Four years of relevant HVAC experience.
- Journeyman certification, a Master HVAC/R license, or military HVAC/R specialist experience.
- Maintain EPA Section 608 certification for working with CFC, HCFC, and HFC refrigerants: Level I for small appliances with five pounds of refrigerant or less, and Level II for high-pressure and very-high-pressure appliances.
- Obtain respiratory medical clearance and be able to wear a half-face air-purifying respirator or powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR).
- Ability to perform strenuous HVAC repair work, including operating chain falls and large wrenches, climbing cooling towers and boiler tops, working on ladders, and bending and stooping over equipment.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, including steam and hot-water heating systems and chilled-water and direct-expansion cooling systems.
- Operate, maintain, and repair ice machines, packaged and walk-in refrigerators and freezers, and other cooling and refrigeration equipment.
- Operate and maintain pneumatic and electronic temperature and humidity control systems, including thermostats, valves, dampers, transmitters, controllers, switches, and sensors.
- Operate and maintain comfort or process cooling chillers and associated cooling towers.
- Respond to complaints about equipment operation, temperature, or humidity throughout the hospital.
- Respond to emergency situations, such as power failures and fire alarms, to restore equipment.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas.
- Assist in training HVAC apprentice mechanics and help evaluate their performance.
- Follow applicable safety procedures and departmental safety rules and practices.
- Report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Read blueprints and schematics.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Generous paid time off.
- Annual Care.com membership.
- Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services.
- Financial coaching.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
