HVAC / Refrigeration Mechanic I - SRC

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Plant Operations, performs a variety of duties in and around the building of the Hospital complex. Installs, repairs and maintains refrigerators, HVAC air conditioning and heating equipment, patient care refrigeration equipment, ice machines and mechanical equipment such as heating and ventilating systems, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment and other building systems. Performs lubrication, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to all Hospital mechanical systems and electro-mechanical equipment according to manufacturer's specifications. Installs mechanical equipment as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school plus formal training in refrigeration, heating, and air/conditioning.
• Training in electrical, electronic and pneumatic circuits and controls is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with extensive exposure to installation, service and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems.
• CT State S and/or D license and a refrigerant reclaimer certificate are required.
• This position requires a EPA technician certification, Type 2 or Universal (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC controls is required.
• Ability to modify or redesign parts of a system to enhance system performance is required.
• Physical effort of lifting 50#s, ladder work to 20 feet, bending, kneeling and roof work is required.
• Minor stress due to job requirements and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• A P license is preferred.
• EPA technician certification, Type 2 or Universal (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in and around the building of the Hospital complex. Installs, repairs and maintains refrigerators, HVAC air conditioning and heating equipment, patient care refrigeration equipment, ice machines and mechanical equipment such as heating and ventilating systems, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment and other building systems.
• Maintains and repairs complete heating and ventilating systems encompassing pumps, machinery engine motors, air and vacuum compressors and iron sheet metal work according to established procedures and manufacturer's specifications.
• General responsibilities of the Mechanical Shop personnel.
• Carry beeper, radio and responds to emergency calls as requested.
• Wears proper uniform and I.D. card when answering service calls.
• Fill out P.M. sheets properly using necessary codes and turning in completed sheets daily.
• Repairs are completed professionally and in a timely manner.
• Proper techniques and equipment are used to evaluate and analyze a problem efficiently.
• Turns lights out when leaving mechanical rooms.

What This Job Offers

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