HVAC Technician - Plant Services - Perdiem

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC/R Technician is responsible for the continuous and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of all major HVAC/R systems, including ice machines, refrigeration equipment, generators, and related equipment and appliances. This role emphasizes cost-effectiveness through proper equipment use and care, prudent supply usage, and accurate labor and supply charge recording. The technician will utilize available resources effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
EPA 608 certification
Courses in refrigeration
Valid driver's license required for travel to various facilities
EPA Universal Certification
Four years of experience in HVAC/refrigeration service
Skill in HVAC operation, maintenance, and repair
Basic understanding of other trades through on-the-job training
Basic computer operation skills
Advanced knowledge of all applicable OSHA standards (Right-to-Know, Lock-out Tag-out, ladder safety, etc.)
Ability to work alone to solve problems and/or when called upon
Ability to take the lead on a given job with a mechanic
Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated, detailed instructions in writing and orally for effective interaction with administrative, medical, and supervisory staff, patients, architects, contractors, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Courses in refrigeration, electrical controls, blueprint reading, mathematics and/or engineering related physics
Ability to interpret and exercise all information and rules set forth in the NIOSH "Powered industrial truck operators" course (#78-199) and renew annually.

Responsibilities

Cleans, lubricates, services, repairs, installs, and diagnoses malfunctions of HVAC/R equipment, sterilizers, laundry and dietary equipment, ice makers and refrigeration equipment, electrical systems, and other plant specialty equipment such as boilers and chillers.
Operates and maintains hot water boilers, steam boilers, chillers, pumps, air handling units, water softeners, compressors, medical gas systems, alarms, motors, and emergency generators to ensure the comfort and safety of patients, staff, and visitors.
Maintains systems, equipment, and facilities in a clean, safe operating condition in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and department policies.
Reads meters and gauges of automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions and records data such as equipment temperature, hours of operation, and fuel consumption.
Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines, requirements, standards, and codes for healthcare facilities, including NFPA, TJC, AHCA, UBC, ADA, and OSHA.
Assists in making decisions on all normal and minor repairs and reports major problems to the Plant Operations Supervisor.
Reads blueprints and models to learn work layout and plans own work layout, making routine computations as needed.
Attends mandatory in-services as required.
Performs water treatment tests and takes corrective action on a daily basis.
Identifies system failures and troubleshoots plant equipment in detail to restore operation or contain problems.
Maintains logs, performs rounds, completes preventive maintenance work orders, tests, and inspections.
Makes recommendations for modification or improvement of preventive maintenance systems.
Operates and maintains facilities automation systems, such as Johnson Controls Metasys.
Carries out periodic maintenance functions for the Pneumatic tube system under the direction of the Pneumatic/Electronic technician.
Maintains shops, mechanical spaces, patient areas, etc., in a clean and safe manner.
Responds to emergencies in the facility and makes emergency repairs as needed.
Participates in weekend/holiday rotation to provide 24/7 coverage of the Power Plant and Hospital.
Assists in removing snow from facilities grounds and maintains grounds as required.