Per Diem Refrigeration Mechanic-Engineering Facilities-Mount Sinai Morningside/Days
About The Position
The Per Diem Refrigeration Mechanic will be responsible for the repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of various types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. This includes kitchen walk-in boxes, blast freezers, laboratory and blood bank refrigerators, domestic refrigerators, package air conditioning units, incremental units, window units, DX and chilled water air handlers, and fan coil units. The role also involves maintaining ice machines and water fountains, keeping organized records, practicing EPA-approved refrigerant handling methods, troubleshooting control circuits and systems, replacing components, locating leaks, and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including potential work in the operating room during vacation or sick leave coverage. The mechanic is also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the shop and tools, preparing supply requisitions, and being available for emergency situations.
Requirements
- High School or Trade Vocational School/Refrigeration diploma required, or completion of a training program recognized by BIMC.
- Must have at least 5 years related experience.
- Must be able to obtain all certificates or licenses as required by Federal, State or Local codes.
- Certificate of Qualification for Refrigeration Operator.
- EPA Universal Certification as Refrigeration handler.
- Certificate of Fitness for Oxygen & Acetylene.
- Collective bargaining unit: IUOE Local 30-SLW
Responsibilities
- Repairs, installs and performs preventive maintenance on various types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment including but not limited to kitchen walk in boxes and blast freezers, laboratory and blood bank refrigerators, domestic refrigerators, package air conditioning units, incremental units, window units, dx and chilled water air handlers, fan coil units, etc.
- Repairs, installs and performs preventive maintenance on various types of ice machines and water fountains.
- Keeps legible and organized records of installations and repairs on equipment.
- Practices EPA approved methods of handling and servicing equipment including using recovery and recycling equipment to remove refrigerant, record keeping of refrigerant usage, ensuring minimal release of refrigerant to the atmosphere, reporting to supervisor accidental release of refrigerant etc.
- Troubleshoots control circuits to diagnose equipment problems and failures by reading wire diagrams and using volt meters and amp probes.
- Troubleshoots system troubles using refrigeration gauges to determine proper refrigerant pressure and temperatures.
- Replaces compressors, thermoexpansion valves, evaporator and condenser coils as per EPA guidelines.
- Locates leaks in system using electronic leak detectors, halide torch and/or soap and water.
- Makes repairs as per EPA guidelines.
- Controls room duties at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Can be assigned to the operating room to fill in due to vacation and sick.
- Responsible for keeping shop and tools clean and organized and for securing tools and equipment to prevent theft.
- Prepares requisitions for supplies and materials and follows up as required.
- Makes himself available at all times, while on Medical Center premises, to respond to emergency situations within his shop or department.
- Is available to respond to the requests of supervisors and department heads from departments other than his own during an emergency situation.
Benefits
- Salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
