Lead-HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure safe and proper supervision, monitoring, operation and maintenance of assigned facilities and equipment. Perform HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic duties in addition to lead duties. Review designs, provide recommendations and oversight of proposed facility modifications, additions, and expansions.

Requirements

High school diploma/ GED required.
Successful completion of Refrigeration training program or equivalent.
6+ years of experience in A/C Refrigeration in hospital or related environment.
Experience applying comprehensive range of principles, concepts, and practices concerning mechanical equipment, facility, and service operations.
Strong experience monitoring and utilizing relevant facilities maintenance tools and equipment (e.g., pumps, gearboxes, motors, refrigerators, HVAC).
Experience leading and coordinating all the facility maintenance, repairs, and renewals.
Strong experience with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS)s, preferred.
Strong experience with building automation systems (BAS)s (e.g., Metasys); Good understanding of applicable building systems (e.g., steam, chilled water, compressed gases, heat exchangers, HVAC).
Basic proficiency in MS software and end-user proficiency in CMMS software.
Strong proficiency with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS)s.
Proficient in hospital policies and departmental procedures, preferred.
EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification required.
Refrigeration Engineer First Class License from Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement required.
Steam Engineer First Class License from Memphis And Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement required.
Breaks down complex problems into elements, prioritizes and works on them in an organized way.
Is willing to challenge existing assumptions where relevant.
Consistently generates innovative approaches to address needs and problems.
Good knowledge of standards, guidelines and regulations pertaining to facility operations and maintenance.
Performs a wide variety of duties in support of operations and maintenance of facilities.
Demonstrates physical fitness and is able to work in a stressful environment.
Uses active listening skills to encourage two-way communication.
Is able to present complex technical information to a mixed audience in an effective manner.
Proactively connects with cross-functional peers and superiors with purpose, effectiveness, and sensitivity.
Promptly and effectively responds to customer queries and requests.
Explores creative and well researched solutions for customer needs.
Prioritizes responses to customer queries; escalates/redirects effectively for quicker resolution.
Clarifies responsibility and accountabilities for delivery of complex deliverables/processes.
Clearly articulates scope, activities, resources, timing, and contingencies while remaining flexible in the face of unforeseen and unfamiliar issues.
Focuses on ways to improve quality and efficiency within area.
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently required to talk or hear and taste or smell.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Must be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
Must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with computer maintenance management systems (CMMS)s, preferred.
Proficient in hospital policies and departmental procedures, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive technical service/support and ensure safe and proper supervision, monitoring, operation, and maintenance of applicable facilities and/or related equipment.
Lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, calibration, and/or testing of equipment campus-wide; Ensure updating of accurate records for all systems and work.
Review designs, provide recommendations, and oversight of proposed modifications, additions, and expansions.
Act as a liaison with the different departmental teams within the institution.
Understand and use relevant facilities management procedures and processes, to ensure consistency and compliance.
Supervise cleanliness throughout the facilities and maintain and update accurate records.
Ensure a safety focused mindset on all aspects of the position; Deliver exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
Ensure all building automation system monitoring, operations and maintenance complies with policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulatory agency requirements.
Train and guide team members around complex activities within own area and address any escalations/ deviations.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.