Refrigeration Mechanic
Refrigeration Mechanic
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Job Description
Department Overview
Works under the supervision a Trades/Maintenance Coordinator and with other Facilities Technicians tomaintain and improve the Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration systems in the FacilitiesHealthcare Zone buildings. This includes the routine and preventative maintenance repair and upgrade ofHVAC and refrigeration systems BAS control systems and the associated administrative duties such asordering parts setting priorities for service requests training other employees and attending meetings relatedto changes and impacts to the HVAC system. As this is a critical position in the department presence duringall hospital emergencies is expected and required.
Function/Duties of Position
Refrigeration and HVAC Systems Maintenance:
- Troubleshoot maintain and repair various systems to include but not limited toice machines freezers refrigerators air handlers fans pumps air supply units A/C units heat pumps in accordance with authorities having jurisdiction and OHSU policies procedures and service level agreement. Charges systems with refrigerant test coils valves and connections to assure system is leak proofand properly adjusted; solders or welds refrigeration equipment and relatedcomponents; performs field maintenance or repair on stationary units andshop repair on portable units.
Administrative Duties:
- Prepares job estimates; keeps accurate record of tests inspections repairs andequipment replacement; orders new HVAC/refrigeration parts supplies and equipment and maintains parts inventory obtains parts from offsite vendors using company vehicles and transports parts and units on site using companyvehicle; sets priorities for service requests trains other employees on technicalinfo required to perform maintenance on HVAC/refrigeration systems andcontrol systems attending meetings related to changes and impacts to theHVAC/refrigeration systems. Daily work time entry into eAM.
Building Automation Controls:
- Operate maintain and repair BAS and associated control devices associated with HVAC systems.
- Maintain Parts Aero Scout Temperature Tracking and Equipment Inventory
Customer Service:
- Assumes role as primary customer service representative for all Facilities &Logistics operations and services on assigned Work Orders responding toboth internal and external customers in a timely effective and professionalmanner developing positive working relationships.
General Building Maintenance:
- Provide backup for Facilities Technicians as necessary.
Required Qualifications
Journey-level refrigeration mechanic experience which shows skill installing maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems;OR
Completion of an approved refrigeration mechanic apprenticeship.
- Drivers License valid in the state of Oregon
- Operate desktop and laptop computer and associated Microsoft Office Suite software to include Excel Word and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Universal Refrigerant Handler Limited Maintenance or Low Voltage Electrician License Brazing Certificate
- Experience/knowledge working with Siemens OR Johnson Controls Building Automation Systems.
- 4 years experience with general knowledge of standard practices tools hazards and safety precautions of mechanical trades and HVAC/refrigeration trade; general knowledge of State and local building code requirements pneumatic electrical/electronic controls.
Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):
- Skill in the use of tools materials and equipment used in the HVAC/refrigeration systems and HVAC control systems trades ability to read and comprehend blueprints drawings logic diagrams schematics specifications codes handbooks and written operational sequences; skill in locating defects adjusting installing and maintaining HVAC/refrigeration systems and equipment the ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions and the ability to fabricate parts.
Additional Details
Working conditions may include working outside in inclement weather walking standing bending andstooping for extended periods of time lifting carrying heavy objects crawling in small cramped spacesworking from ladders scaffolds and other above ground locations including high sloping roofs. Workingin extreme temperatures around moving machinery and in confined spaces containing high levels of of noise dust and odors could be expected. There is some risk of exposure to dirt biological chemical andradiological materials or danger of steam or hot water burns electric shock infection or minor injuries thatcould require the use of OSHA approved Personal Protective Equipment.
Normal duties require 40 hours per week. The position does require the ability if the incumbent to be ableto respond to on-call assignments overtime and after hours or emergency call-backs as needed.
All are welcome
Employment Type
Full-Time
