HVAC Mechanic

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, responsible for the maintenance and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and gas fired systems in the Hospital and its related buildings.
Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

Instill Trust and Value Differences
Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance program for all central mechanical and refrigeration systems.
Investigates, determines defects in, and makes repairs to central mechanical and refrigeration systems including repairs and calibration of pneumatic control systems, filter inspections and changes, lubrication and belt changes. Maintains air conditioning , refrigeration and gas fired equipment and systems, including refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, air and water cooled window, and free standing air conditioners and their related controls, Freon flow and charge regulators, low voltage wiring devices, and other mechanical parts. Installs air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems as outlined above through the use of torches, fittings, gauges and other necessary equipment. Monitors and controls performance with computerized temperature control and energy management system.
Performs and documents air quantity tests at supply and exhaust registers and main duct runs and adjusts to maintain design conditions.
Maintains adequate inventory of materials; obtains prices of materials and prepares requisitions.
Operates and maintains high pressure steam boilers, compressors, and central chilled water generating systems including cooling towers, pumps, gauge and controls; periodically adjusts controls as required.
Performs other related duties including those of a general mechanic as assigned by work order, emergency calls or direct assignment.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures and objectives.
Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established Miriam Hospital, Facilities Management Department policy and the Fleet Risk Control Policy and Procedures.
Must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate and valid driver licenses in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Fleet Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with the Brown University Health Fleet Risk Control Policy.
Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Equivalent to completion of four years of high school with advanced training in the maintenance and operation of computer control system.
Knowledge of hand and power tool operation required.
State of RI Stationary Engineer and Refrigeration license required.
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of experience in a skilled trade.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
May provide technical supervision of assigned general mechanics.

Pay Range:

$29.53-$48.72

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours: 

8 hours

Driving Required:

Yes