HVAC Mechanic

San Juan Regional Medical Center•Farmington, NM

13h

About The Position

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community. The HVAC Mechanic works to ensure a safe, comfortable, and attractive healthcare environment, reflecting an attitude of help and service on behalf of the Plant Engineering Department. Required Behaviors: As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values. These values are our culture, our identity as an organization. Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitality ask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks. Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Customer service knowledge
Ability to work under pressure
EPA Refrigerant Recovery License
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
Basic keyboarding and computer skills
Must keep accurate and legible records
Basic computer keyboarding experience
Must have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable
Must be willing and able to learn and share knowledge with others
Must be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, polite, and thorough
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience related to building maintenance or construction
Ability to utilize electrical meters to check voltage and amp reading for connected load
Good human relations skills coupled with the ability to work with internal caregivers and external entities
Knowledge of and ability to bend, cut, ream, thread, and join piping, test joints under pressure for leaks, and repair/replace clear drain stoppages
Mechanical, controls, chilled water systems, rooftop units, air pressure exchange, various types of refrigerant/gasses, and boiler/steam systems knowledge

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in healthcare
Additional mechanical and electrical training (especially success in formal Technical/Vocational training)

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment and facilities for proper operation and working condition
Maintain routine records and determine type and extent of malfunctioning equipment
Adjust, disassemble, repair/replace parts/components, reassemble, and test for proper operation
Report more serious problems to supervisor or management for instructions and/or maintenance scheduling
Tend to gas-fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters. Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, operation of safety devices, and auxiliary equipment
Test boiler water condensate from various designated sources and make necessary chemical changes/adjustments based on test results
Service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, coils, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls
Clean and lubricate fan coil units, motors, and other machinery
Replace filters, belts, hoses, and fluids as necessary and maintain adequate records of such repairs
Maintain, repair, and make alterations to steam, water, pneumatic, and sanitary plumbing pipelines, fixtures, and components
Perform general welding, cutting, and joining of metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certification
Conduct general mechanical maintenance duties such as monitoring, troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing various building assemblies
Maintain lighting fixtures (e.g., bulbs and ballasts)
Clean sink and grease traps, replace and repack valves, assemble equipment and other related items
Make minor repairs on hospital beds, television sets, and other patient-related items that pertain to the Engineering Department
Make repairs to walls, patch holes, hang and remove items, paint, texture, and repair drywall/sheet rock, etc.
Move supplies, furniture, and equipment
Properly dispose of trash and scrap materials
Assist the department manager with project coordination, procurement, inventory assistance, gathering information, reporting, and running errands when requested
Keep a neat personal appearance
Maintain an organized work area and clean up periodically as tasks progress and upon completion
Learn and abide by other applicable SJRMC/department policies and procedures
Learn and apply proper procedures and respond accordingly when working with, disarming/re-arming, and diagnosing the messages and trouble lights for the fire alarm system
Learn proper start-up, testing, running, and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on the fire pump and emergency generator (e.g., oil changes, battery checks/changes, proper gauge readings, etc.)
Maintain required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (e.g., attend in-service training sessions)
Exercise proper safety practices before and throughout the execution of all duties
Be alert for unsafe conditions and items needing Plant Engineering attention. Correct the situation or report it to the engineering manager or Production Control Administrator. Follow up by recording the corrective action on the Daily Log Sheet or verify that a work order was issued
Report and follow-up to ensure needed equipment, materials, and supplies get ordered
Complete documentation on status of work for tasks requiring more than one day
Complete records to accurately and thoroughly document all work performed
Be committed to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of job duties
Each employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work: Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and Stewardship
Other duties as assigned