HVAC Mechanic

Creating Life Better Here starts with you. At San Juan Regional Medical Center, we're more than a healthcare provider—we're a values-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional care. As a team member, you help fulfill our mission to make life better here for our community.The HVAC Mechanic works to ensure a safe, comfortable, and attractive healthcare environment, reflecting an attitude of help and service on behalf of the Plant Engineering Department.Required Behaviors:As you go about fulfilling this mission, your work habits and work relationships should embody SJRMC's values.  These values are our culture, our identity as an organization.Sacred Trust, Personal Reverence, Thoughtful Anticipation, Team Accountability, and Creative Vitalityask more of us than merely completing some list of tasks.  Our values ask for a deeper level of commitment, and what is asked of us we freely give because we believe in our mission.RequiredQualifications:High School Diploma or GEDCustomer service knowledgeAbility to work under pressureEPA Refrigerant Recovery LicenseDemonstrated mechanical aptitudeBasic keyboarding and computer skillsMust keep accurate and legible recordsBasiccomputer keyboarding experienceMust have a valid Driver’s License and be insurableMust be willing and able to learn and share knowledge with othersMust be dependable, trustworthy, enthusiastic, polite, and thoroughMinimum of two (2) years’ experience related to building maintenance or constructionAbility to utilize electrical meters to check voltage and amp reading for connected loadGood human relations skills coupled with the ability to work with internal caregivers and external entitiesKnowledge of and ability to bend, cut, ream, thread, and join piping, test joints under pressure for leaks, and repair/replace clear drain stoppagesMechanical, controls, chilled water systems, rooftop units, air pressure exchange, various types of refrigerant/gasses, and boiler/steam systems knowledgePreferredQualifications:Prior experience working in healthcareAdditional mechanical and electrical training (especially success in formal Technical/Vocational training)Duties and Responsibilities:Inspect equipment and facilities for proper operation and working conditionMaintain routine records and determine type and extent of malfunctioning equipmentAdjust, disassemble, repair/replace parts/components, reassemble, and test for proper operationReport more serious problems to supervisor or management for instructions and/or maintenance schedulingTend to gas-fired steam boilers, hot water boilers, and heaters.Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion, water flow, water level, operation of safety devices, and auxiliary equipmentTest boiler water condensate from various designated sources and make necessary chemical changes/adjustments based on test resultsService and make repairs to heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, coils, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controlsClean and lubricate fan coil units, motors, and other machineryReplace filters, belts, hoses, and fluids as necessary and maintain adequate records of such repairsMaintain, repair, and make alterations to steam, water, pneumatic, and sanitary plumbing pipelines, fixtures, and componentsPerform general welding, cutting, and joining of metals not requiring critical test tolerance or certificationConduct general mechanical maintenance duties such as monitoring, troubleshooting, adjusting, and repairing various building assembliesMaintain lighting fixtures (e.g., bulbs and ballasts)Clean sink and grease traps, replace and repack valves, assemble equipment and other related itemsMake minor repairs on hospital beds, television sets, and other patient-related items that pertain to the Engineering DepartmentMake repairs to walls, patch holes, hang and remove items, paint, texture, and repair drywall/sheet rock, etc.Move supplies, furniture, and equipmentProperly dispose of trash and scrap materialsAssist the department manager with project coordination, procurement, inventory assistance, gathering information, reporting, and running errands when requestedKeep a neat personal appearanceMaintain an organized work area and clean up periodically as tasks progress and upon completionLearn and abide by other applicable SJRMC/department policies and proceduresLearn and apply proper procedures and respond accordingly when working with, disarming/re-arming, and diagnosing the messages and trouble lights for the fire alarm systemLearn proper start-up, testing, running, and shut down procedures along with preventive and general maintenance on the fire pump and emergency generator (e.g., oil changes, battery checks/changes, proper gauge readings, etc.)Maintain required competencies: HIPAA; safety; infection control; HealthStream on-line courses; and various other necessary education (e.g., attend in-service training sessions)Exercise proper safety practices before and throughout the execution of all dutiesBe alert for unsafe conditions and items needing Plant Engineering attention.Correct the situation or report it to the engineering manager or Production Control Administrator.Follow up by recording the corrective action on the Daily Log Sheet or verify that a work order was issuedReport and follow-up to ensure needed equipment, materials, and supplies get orderedComplete documentation on status of work for tasks requiring more than one dayComplete records to accurately and thoroughly document all work performedBe committed to the concept of continuous improvement in all aspects of job dutiesEach employee is responsible for implementing SJRMC’s Service Standards into their daily work:Safety, Courtesy, Effectiveness, and StewardshipOther duties as assignedPhysical Demands and Environmental Work Conditions:May be required to wear personal protective equipmentMust be able to concentrate, pay attention, yet remain alert to surrounding dangersMay be required to work in sterile and mechanical areas (with moving machinery, noise, and heat)Normal eyesight, hearing, and manual dexterity with both hands are necessary for safety purposesTypical work includes a lot of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and lifting (up to 50 pounds)