HVAC Technician

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

20d

About The Position

The HVAC Technician installs, inspects, operates, and repairs refrigeration equipment used for food preservation, ice making, water cooling, medical care, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in Medical Center facilities. The role maintains and tests refrigeration and HVAC systems, including systems using microprocessors, digital controllers, high-speed networks, software, and other advanced equipment. The technician also performs related minor carpentry, plastering, and painting, maintains records, estimates materials, and prepares requisitions. The technician may work independently or with other maintenance personnel, assist less experienced staff, and support other maintenance crafts during unusually heavy operations. The position requires compliance with applicable regulatory agencies, codes, regulations, and safety procedures. Employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in further learning opportunities.

Requirements

EPA certification in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR, Part 82, Subpart F.
High school diploma or GED.
At least four years of direct HVACR trade experience, or an Associate's degree in Applied Science HVACR Technology; current Skills Trades Refrigeration employees hired before September 6, 2017, are grandfathered and do not need the required education.
Knowledge of reading, writing, mathematics, and computer skills normally acquired through high school completion.
Knowledge of blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, physics, shop courses, refrigeration, and HVAC components and systems, acquired through experience, trade or vocational school, and/or an established training program.
Ability to test, operate, and repair mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment and systems.
Ability to interpret prints, schematics, specifications, and codes.
Ability to work indoors or outdoors in all kinds of weather.
Regard for and significant adherence to quality workmanship.
Completion of mandatory tuberculosis testing as required.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
Ability to move freely about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the job functions.
Adequate vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Overall dexterity, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; these movements may be repeated regularly or frequently.
Ability to meet the stated medium physical demand level: occasionally lift or carry 21–50 pounds; frequently handle 20 pounds and/or walk, stand, or push/pull arm or leg controls; and constantly handle 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect and operate refrigeration machinery, coolers, and freezer units to ensure proper function; adjust and regulate refrigerant and other flows to maintain desired operations.
Maintain and repair systems; identify malfunctions by listening to equipment operation, trace and correct electrical control systems, test operation, and re-solder, repack, replace, dismantle, or lubricate components.
Install, mount, bore holes, cut, bend, join, solder, connect, and test refrigeration systems according to blueprints and manufacturer specifications.
Maintain HVAC systems that use microprocessors, digital controllers, high-speed networks, software, and other state-of-the-art systems.
Perform minor carpentry, plastering, and painting related to refrigeration work.
Maintain records, estimate quantities of materials needed, and prepare requisitions.
Instruct and assist less experienced maintenance personnel as required or directed.
Handle discrepancies and variations from regular systems or procedures that may arise.
Work alone or with more experienced maintenance personnel.
Assist other maintenance crafts, including snow and ice removal and grounds maintenance, when other maintenance operations are unusually heavy.
Comply with governing agency requirements, codes, regulations, and procedures related to maintenance operations, including refrigeration, buildings, electricity, powerhouse, fire, and safety.
Perform other duties as required.