HVAC/Mechanical Technician - Building & Operations Maint

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Full-time • Minerva Park Ohio, US • 1w ago

Requisition ID: 2024-53106

Category: Engineering Overview

The HVAC/Mechanical Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of all HVAC and Mechanical systems including but not limited to air handlers, chilled/hot water piping and associated systems, pumps, coils, VAV boxes, duct systems, air compressors, vacuum pumps, small hot water boilers, air conditioners, cooling towers, sump and sanitary pump systems. Basic knowledge of electrical controls and VFDs is required. Must be able to understand complicated technical instructions and perform tasks from oral and written instructions. Ability to research and develop maintenance procedures from manufacturer's manuals, drawings, and documentation provided from the installation of the equipment and/or systems. Technician must be able to work independently without assistance or direct supervision, and to train other mechanics with less experience. May be required to work after normal working hours, weekends and holidays, respond to call-outs when requested, and work outdoors in inclement weather conditions (Day or Night). Perform code compliant testing and maintain proper documentation for compliance with TJC, NFPA, State and Local codes.

Schedule: (Full time, Non-Exempt) 1st Shift Position Days: Tuesday - Saturday Hours 7:30am - 4pm Responsibilities • Daily scheduled inspections of all equipment rooms and areas housing the heating, air conditioning and associated equipment which supplies the buildings with a controlled environment of regulated airflow, filtration, temperature and humidity. • Regulates control instrumentation associated with HVAC and Mechanical equipment. Completes Code Compliant Inspections, Testing and Documentation. • Inspects all assigned operating equipment (daily) troubleshooting any possible malfunctions. Maintains assigned equipment rooms and equipment in a neat, clean, clutter-free environment. • Responsible for both pneumatic and electric control instrumentation maintenance, repairs or adjustments and calibrations to ensure the HVAC system is maintaining high level of efficiency. • Inspects cooling towers associated with HVAC systems to ensure all units function properly and supply and return water temperature differential is within standards. • Responsible for constant care and adjustment of chiller and control units for continued online operation. • Diagnosis HVAC problems and take corrective action to ensure uninterrupted continuation of service. • Performs inspections, preventative maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting and repairs of Air Handling units. • Performs preventative maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting and repairs on Ice Machines. • Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, isolate, repair, replace components of the chilled and heating water systems. • Performs preventative maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, repairs and replacement of exhaust fans. • Performs troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance on Swisslog Tube System and all associated equipment. • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the electrical distribution system. • Demonstrate basic system knowledge of Hospital fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems. • Demonstrate basic plumbing knowledge of DCW and DHW supply systems and sanitary drains. • Ability to fabricate various metals, perform welding to fabricate or repair operations equipment. • Maintains essential inventory of materials, equipment and supplies. • Prepare supply requisitions and material list and completes necessary work documentation. • Processes completed work orders into the computerized maintenance system. • Perform Mechanic I and/or Shift Mechanic duties when assigned/required. • Assist other trades personnel in job tasks associated with plumbing, electrical, & Mechanic I duties. • Operates Hospital vehicles or personal vehicle to travel to off-site clinics/properties to complete assigned tasks. • Follows all departmental safety procedures. • Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned. Qualifications

Education & Experience Required/Preferred: • High School graduate • Associate degree in HVAC, Facility Maintenance, Electro-Mechanical or Electronics is desirable • Five or more years of related trade experience (Hospital Facility Maintenance desirable) • EPA Universal Certification is desirable • High Pressure Boiler license is desirable • Valid driver's license required.

Minimum Physical Requirement: • Standing Constantly • Listening, Viewing, Talking Frequently • Walking Frequently • Climbing Frequently • Working on Lifts Frequently • Working on Scaffolding Occasionally • Lifting (up to 100 lbs.) Frequently • Bending, Stooping Occasionally • Pushing, Pulling, Reaching Occasionally

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet