Health Services Journeyman HVAC I or II

Performs a variety of duties involving inspection, maintenance, and installation of mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and components. This position is accountable for ensuring effective maintenance and operation of HVAC/Refrigeration, pumps, pneumatic and electrical controls, ductwork, and related equipment. Promotes and participates in team problem-solving approach with coworkers and other Engineering staff. Assists co-workers in resolving technical, scheduling, and customer satisfaction issues. Provides technical support to other departments in matters about HVAC systems and the review for new additions or modifications to building HVAC systems.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Associate's degree from a 2-year college or technical school; or two (2) years (60 credit hours) coursework from a 4-year college or university; or three (3) years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

An additional three (3) years of related experience. Journeyman-level experience preferred.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should know Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.  Must possess and maintain a valid state-issued HVAC Unlimited Journeyman License.  Must possess and maintain a Universal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be knowledgeable of Occupational Safety and Health Administration codes and proficient in the use of tools common to the electrical trade.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and taste or smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Special vision requirements for this position are color vision and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather related), extreme heat (non-weather related), and the risk of electrical shock.  The employee may occasionally be exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of radiation, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.