HVAC Mechanic

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Troubleshoots malfunctioning mechanical equipment in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
• Troubleshoots pneumatic and/or electronic control systems to proper predetermined calibrated set-points.
• Adjusts flow valves on pipelines to regulate specified flow rates to maintain proper discharge temperatures.
• Performs lubrication and other required preventive maintenance tasks as specified on work order management system and/or manufacturers recommendations.
• Winterizes all HVAC equipment per established policies and procedures.
• Maintains all orders adequate inventory of spare parts and/or replacement components to meet needs for normal operation or repair.
• Tests efficiency of various HVAC/refrigeration system to maintain at high degree of performance/calibration.
• Follows approved procedure for safe and proper removal of refrigeration equipment to meet Federal and State requirements.
• Maintains and verifies that all licenses and permits associated with refrigeration equipment are current.
• Maintains documentation as required.
• Response to requests for unscheduled and/or emergency situations to meet the needs of the Department (ie., floods, roof leaks, storm emergencies, etc.).
• Complies with all Hospital Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.   
• Completion of Vocational/Trade School courses or equivalent education and experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

One of the following licenses/certifications is required, or must be obtained within one year of hire:

o    Massachusetts State Refrigeration Technician License

o    Massachusetts State Sheet Metal Journeyman License

o    Massachusetts State Pipefitter Journeyman License

o    Massachusetts State Journeyman Plumber License

o    EPA 608 Certification

o Current Massachusetts Driver’s license required.    

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

·         Thorough working knowledge of refrigeration cycle and operating controls. 

·         Thorough working knowledge of HVAC electro-mechanical equipment and controls (pneumatic and electric). 

·         In the absence of these skills, must demonstrate the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards

Experience

·         Minimum of 1 year of HVAC-related experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.

Pay Range:

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled