HV/AC Technician

The HVAC Technician is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs to the Medical Center's HVAC and refrigeration systems, including associated mechanical equipment and utilities. He/she ensures the uninterrupted, efficient and safe operation of all boilers, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.

This is a Full-time position, 1st shift with rotating weekends and Holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintains and repairs all refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, walk-in and reach-in coolers, refrigerators, and icemakers which include the ability to replace components of a refrigeration system such as compressors, filter dryers, and expansion valves. Is able to recover and evacuate refrigerant from equipment as required.

2. Possesses the skills necessary to diagnose and correct problems with chillers and air conditioning package units.

3. Services and repairs heating systems, boilers, and ventilation equipment. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance duties on boilers, pumps, motors, and air handlers and other equipment, cleaning, lubricating and calibrating as required.

4. Services and repairs or replaces equipment such as motors, pumps and pump seals, bearings, fan and blowers and other mechanical equipment

5. Adjusts equipment (building changeover) and temperature settings when and if necessary depending on outdoor conditions.

6. Displays appropriate level of electrical knowledge and skills needed for position. Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems within control circuits, cords, ballasts, kitchen equipment, etc. Has sufficient knowledge of single and three phase wiring applications.

7. Performs general plumbing repairs. Maintain, repair, and make alterations to steam, gas, water, air, and sanitary piping. Repair leaks and clear drain stoppages.

8. Maintains knowledge of the buildings utilities such as electrical distribution, plumbing risers, fire suppression, and emergency power systems.

9. Responds to general service requests (shop calls) by determining probable cause and initiates corrective measures as appropriate.

10. Cleans condenser coils and air handling equipment. Cleans and de-scales steam boilers. Dismantles and breaks down boilers for inspection.

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans MetLife Dental MetLife Vision 6 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Education and/or Experience

• Some experience preferred.
• Training and coordination sufficient to handle various specialized tools and equipment
• Technical Degree required
• EPA Certification for safe handling of refrigerants required
• Certification in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration required
• Must have City of Chicago Stationary Engineer's License