Mechanic HVAC/R

Riverside Hospital•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC/R Mechanic maintains hospital heating, water, drainage, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Responsibilities include inspecting, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, replacing, modifying, and maintaining special-purpose air conditioning and refrigeration units and systems, piping, and fittings. Systems include broken pipes, heating hot water, domestic water, chilled water, low-pressure steam, and condensate systems. The mechanic diagnoses and corrects malfunctions in electronic-pneumatic automatic control circuits and repairs pneumatic-actuated valves, thermostats, and related controls. The role also tests piping for proper pressure and repairs boilers and steam systems, including pumps, heat exchangers, coils, valves, and associated equipment. The position performs preventive maintenance and responds to equipment failures and unsafe conditions. The mechanic coordinates with the Lead HVAC/R Mechanic and outside contractors, may procure parts and services, maintains inventory, and assists coworkers and other departments when needed. The role may also involve general facility, electrical, or plumbing maintenance, snow removal, and disaster response. Weekend and holiday on-call rotations are possible, and the employee may be asked to respond in person to emergencies or disasters. The mechanic follows Riverside policies and applicable codes and regulations, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, and maintains tools, materials, and work areas. The role requires the ability to solder and braze and to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, or engineering specifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; waived for employees hired prior to 2021.
Journeyman HVAC/R License from the State Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, required within 3 years; waived for employees hired prior to 2021.
Universal Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), required within 1 year.
Ability to solder and braze and read blueprints.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a trade or vocational school with courses in air conditioning/refrigeration and blueprint reading.
Completion of one year of an approved apprenticeship program.
Two years of experience in commercial or residential HVAC.

Responsibilities

Install, replace, repair, and overhaul motors, belts, filters, pumps, valves, wiring, and heating and cooling coils on HVAC/R systems and commercial boilers.
Monitor and replenish maintenance inventory.
Coordinate with the Lead HVAC/R Mechanic and outside contractors or subcontractors; procure parts and services as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections and tasks on HVAC/R equipment and systems, documenting concerns and resolutions and providing action plans or status reports as needed.
Diagnose and correct malfunctions in electronic-pneumatic automatic control circuits; repair or replace pneumatic-actuated valves, thermostats, and associated controls.
Service commercial HVAC/R products and equipment while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Use blueprints, wiring diagrams, piping schematics, and engineering specifications to diagnose and repair units.
Assist coworkers and other departments with general facility maintenance, electrical or plumbing work, snow removal, and disaster response as needed.
Inspect building facilities to identify maintenance needs and support facility upkeep.
Recognize and correct potential equipment failures or unsafe conditions and communicate them to a Maintenance Supervisor.
Follow applicable codes, requirements, regulations, and Riverside policies and procedures.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Operate, maintain, and properly care for work-related tools and equipment; clean tools, parts, materials, and work areas.