SUMMARY:
Under general supervision and according to established procedures; installs, inspects, replaces, tests, performs repairs to HVAC/R equipment/systems and controls that maintain the supply and integrity of the heating, cooling, ventilation and refrigeration equipment/systems throughout the Hospital facilities. Performs minor Electrical, Mechanical, and/or Plumbing tasks as required, when related to HVAC/R duties.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities;
Culture of Excellence Responsibilities;
- See everyone as worthy of respect and attention.
- Design care and services for and with each patient.
- Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care.
- Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities.
- Understand organizational goals and priorities.
Compliance Responsibilities;
- Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers' (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC's Policies.
- Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff, keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
- Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
Job Specific Responsibilities;
- Receive assignments and work orders. Review work orders, prioritize status and repair schedules. Sketch plans and/or read and interpret MEP drawings, diagrams, operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications; estimate time, material and cost requirements to install and repair. Operate and test repaired/new equipment.
- Adjusts controls to ensure air quality measures such as differential pressure, temperature and relative humidity in surgical and acute care rooms.
- Familiarity with major Energy Management Systems (EMS) such as Continuum, Metasys and Ecostruxure.
- Performs maintenance within a large scale chiller system with multiple chiller integration
- Working knowledge of steam source production and integration (Steam to HW heat exchangers, steam reheats, traps, etc.)
- Working knowledge of large AHU's/RTU's (up to 40,000 CFM supported by central chiller and boiler plant).
- Adjusts refrigerant flow and suction valves in order to maintain desired degree of compression and temperature levels. Drains and refills equipment with refrigerant as necessary.
- Performs and documents preventative maintenance and major repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning systems; seals refrigerant leaks, replaces faulty valves, humidistats, thermostats, pumps, etc.
- Isolates defects in refrigeration equipment control systems by testing wiring, switches, motors, and so forth, using ammeter, voltmeter and ohmmeter; tests operation of humidistats and thermostats with electrical meters, test lamps, and/or pneumatic gauges
- Performs and documents equipment repairs; may test new and repaired equipment before it is put into service.
- May assist in training staff in operation and repair of equipment.
- Order supplies and parts according to established procedures.
- May assist in evaluating new equipment.
- Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with patient, visitors, other staff members and the public.
- Assist other trades personnel as needed in handling materials on major repair or installation projects.
- Maintain all required records and information pertinent to costing out work assignments as required.
- Keep work areas orderly, clean and safe. Assure proper care in use of tools, equipment and supplies.
- Responds to "Code Red" calls.
- Maintain and comply with Codes and requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
- Some overtime required.
- Shall be required to maintain rotating "On-Call" status.
- Performs other related assignments as requested/required.
- Evaluates various factors such as pressure, temperature, watts, and gallons per minute and installs appropriate refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
- Proficient at brazing, soldering, etc., to install fittings; cuts and fits pipe and tubing as necessary to install equipment.
- May plan, direct and coordinate the work of outside contractors engaged in installing, repairing, testing and maintaining HVAC/R equipment/systems.
- Regularly confers with Hospital departments to clarify nature of HVAC/R problems and coordinate corrective action.
- Tours work sites to ensure work is progressing satisfactorily by contractors and inspects completed work; instructs or demonstrates proper work methods and ensures work performed does not endanger Hospital patients, employees or visitors.
- Estimates equipment, parts and materials necessary to complete assigned work and processes requisitions. Ensures parts and materials are issued properly and efficiently utilized.
- Participates in developing recommendations regarding replacement of existing equipment, purchase of new equipment, hiring of outside contractors and improvement of H.V.A.C. equipment performance.
- Prepares and maintains records of all tests conducted and test results of equipment.
- Maintains contact with vendors, representatives of public utilities and representatives of HVAC/R equipment manufacturers in order to gather and exchange information and resolve problems related to Hospital equipment.
- May review plans, drawings and specifications for construction or remodeling and may recommend appropriate modifications or additions to plans as necessary.
- Keeps current regarding changes in applicable codes, and developments in H.V.A.C. equipment, and improved equipment repair, installation or maintenance processes.
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