Department Name: 3CM00:Medical Center Physical Plant

Job Summary:

• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate-control systems, including refrigerated storage equipment, HVAC units, ice machines, etc., as well as works on the mechanical and electrical components of these systems
• Checks for leaks in gas and refrigeration units, ensuring the movement and lubrication of bearings and inspecting the condition of belts involving motors
• Performs routine inspections of existing equipment, such as compressors, condensers, electrical connections, and motor operations
• Utilizes operating tools, gages, and testing equipment for refrigeration systems
• Diagnoses problems and makes repairs to existing equipment
• Applies troubleshooting methods, replaces parts, and runs tests to ensure the systems are working properly following repairs
• Applies welding and soldering techniques as required
• Replaces and upgrades systems, applying the use of more sophisticated systems to improve service and obtain energy efficiencies
• Assists other trades with electrical work, refrigeration and cooling installation, inspection, and maintenance of gas lines and valves, and plumbing
• Checks all electrical equipment to identify problems in control mechanisms, circuits, breakers, and valves
• Reads and understands product manuals, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
• Reports, documents, and informs supervisor of unit conditions
• Trains other technicians as necessary.

• models and promotes excellent customer service for internal and external customers
• Works well with contractors and other tradesmen
• Ensures refrigeration systems are safe and running efficiently
• Follows all protocols
• Complies with safety procedures, statutory regulations, federal and state codes

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Position Time Status: Full-Time

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