HVAC & R TECH-LIC JOURNEYMAN

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the Manager, Plant Operations, this position runs and maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems (HVAC & R), ice machines, water coolers, towers, chillers, pumps, compressors, controls, building automation systems (BAS), PM's and performs repairs, modifications, and installations.

Requirements

• Unrestricted and a federal EPA #608 Universal Refrigerant Certification card per 40 CFR part 82 subpart F.
• Abilty to use trade related hand tools, power equipment, chillers and associated equipment, pumps and condensers, vacuum pumps and refrigeration gauges.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Abilty to provide compassionate, quality health services for employees, physicians and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to use communication devices, i.e., radios, beepers, telephones and computer devices and responds within an appropriate time period.
• Apprenticeship and journeyman level training or trade school training.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• HVAC & Refrigeration Journeyman or Associates Degree required
• At least 4 years of direct HVAC and Refrigeration experience required
• Will consider 4 years of military or commercial HVAC and Refrigeration experience in lieu of degree or Journeyman classification
• Must have Refrigerant/EPA Certification

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily rounds and compiles logs noting all discrepancies and effecting minor repairs.
• Informs Manager, Plant Operations of major discrepancies and assists with scheduling repair.
• Inspects and performs necessary repairs to all piping systems relating to the water coolers and cooling systems.
• Performs all preventive maintenance procedures to cooling systems and equipment as assigned.
• Prioritizes, schedules and repairs as requested through work order system and assigned by Director of Facilities in a timely and professional manner, and in accordance with policies and procedures outlined in the Plant Operations Department's Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED