HVAC Certified Mechanic

Performs installation, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance and repair on all steam generation units, absorption systems, reciprocating systems, cooling towers, air handling and water delivery systems, fans and pumps to ensure uninterrupted operation of the cooling system and supporting equipment. Diagnoses problems, orders parts, repairs, services and/or otherwise equipment that uses freon as the basic cooling vehicle. Develops solutions to installation and maintenance problems. Services and repairs pneumatic controls and associated equipment.

Responsibilities

Weekends Rotate

Weekdays/Weekends Rotate

7:00AM-3:30PM

Times May Vary

37.5 Hours Per Week

Reads and uses blueprints, schematics, specifications, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings in order to effect repairs; works from oral, written and electronic work orders
Installs portable air/water cooled refrigeration units, ice machines, walk in boxes. Fabricates and install metallic and non-metallic parts
Inspects equipment on a regular basis as part of preventive maintenance program and conducts required tests as scheduled to anticipate malfunctions that may lead to breakdown of cooling system and/or supporting equipment; lubricates, adjusts and cleans equipment as directed by the preventive maintenance work order and/or supervisor
Determines cause of breakdowns; removes, disassembles, cleans and lubricates all component parts as appropriate
Removes and replaces worn or broken parts and reassembles and adjusts cooling unit
Performs major rebuilding work on absorption/reciprocating equipment and supporting system
Repairs or salvages defective components
Determines type and quantity of chemicals required to keep cooling system and supporting equipment operational and uses appropriately
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Prepares bills-of-materials to order replacement parts as necessary and in a timely manner to avoid prolonged shutdown of equipment or systems.

Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent required.

Graduation from a trade school with specialization in refrigeration mechanics required. Section 608 EPA Universal Certified required.

Certificate of Qualification/Fitness for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q01/Q99) preferred. -- certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Certificate of Fitness to Operate Air Compressor (G35) required -- certification must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment. Certificate of Fitness for Hot Torch Work (G60) preferred. 5 years’ experience in a similar position. Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of all required operational theory and the ability to make mechanical repairs as required in this trade. Ability to follow verbal instructions. Ability to select and use tools appropriate to repairs. Reads and uses blueprints, schematics, specifications and mechanical drawings. Good oral and written communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills. Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position

NOTE (For Internal Applicants Only): THE EMPLOYEES ENTIRE EMPLOYMENT RECORD (INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION) WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE JOB. WHILE IT IS THE POLICY OF MAIMONIDES MEDICAL CENTER TO SOLICIT APPLICANTS FROM THE COMMUNITY, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT OUR UNION CONTRACT REQUIRES THAT WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES. Please be advised that the most senior part timer that signs up for a posted position within the department, within their given classification, will be given priority in filling full time vacancies Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest. Maimonides does adhere to Planetree’s philosophy of patient-centered care.