Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Journey-level refrigeration mechanic experience demonstrating skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration equipment and air-conditioning systems, or completion of an approved refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship.
• Ability to operate desktop and laptop computers and Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge working with Siemens or Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems.
• Four years of experience and general knowledge of standard practices, tools, hazards, and safety precautions of mechanical trades and the HVAC/refrigeration trade.
• General knowledge of state and local building code requirements and pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Skill using tools, materials, and equipment used in HVAC/refrigeration systems and HVAC control systems trades.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, logic diagrams, schematics, specifications, codes, handbooks, and written operational sequences.
• Skill locating defects, adjusting, installing, and maintaining HVAC/refrigeration systems and equipment; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and fabricate parts.
• Universal Refrigerant Handler, Limited Maintenance or Low Voltage Electrician License, or Brazing Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment, including ice machines, freezers, refrigerators, air handlers, fans, pumps, air supply units, air-conditioning units, and heat pumps, in accordance with applicable authorities, OHSU policies and procedures, and service-level agreements.
• Charge systems with refrigerant and test coils, valves, and connections to ensure systems are leak-proof and properly adjusted.
• Solder or weld refrigeration equipment and related components; perform field maintenance or repairs on stationary units and shop repairs on portable units.
• Operate, maintain, and repair building automation systems (BAS) and related HVAC control devices.
• Prepare job estimates and keep accurate records of tests, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacements.
• Order HVAC and refrigeration parts, supplies, and equipment; maintain parts inventory; obtain parts from off-site vendors using company vehicles; and transport parts and units on site using company vehicles.
• Set priorities for service requests and train other employees on technical information needed to maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and control systems.
• Attend meetings concerning changes to and impacts on HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Enter daily work time into eAM.
• Serve as the primary customer service representative for Facilities and Logistics operations and services on assigned work orders, responding to internal and external customers in a timely, effective, and professional manner and developing positive working relationships.
• Provide backup for Facilities Technicians as necessary.
• Attend hospital emergencies and respond to on-call assignments, overtime, and after-hours or emergency callbacks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage for full-time employees is covered 100%; dependent coverage is 88%.
• $50,000 term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two above-market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation of up to 200 hours per year, depending on length of service.
• Sick leave of up to 96 hours per year.
• Nine paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri-Met and C-Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and national businesses.