HVAC Mechanic

Sibley Memorial Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine, has a distinguished history of serving the community since its founding in 1890. As a not-for-profit and full-service community hospital, Sibley offers medical, surgical, intensive care, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic and skilled nursing inpatient services, as well as a 24-hour Emergency Department. Sibley’s campus is also home to Grand Oaks, an assisted living residence; a medical building with physician offices and ambulatory surgery and imaging centers

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development 
• Tuition assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive and affordable benefit package

Full Time/Day Shift 

Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Position Summary:   

• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, use of equipment and Hospital and departmental policies necessary for job performance.  

• Accounts for work daily using the  P.O.M. computerized system. Maintain and repair heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment, as well as, perform preventive maintenance as scheduled in such a manner as to keep equipment failure to a minimum.  

• Work from blueprints, design specifications, and manufacture instruction to install compressors, motors, condensers, thermostats, fans, ducts, pipes, and other mechanical, electrical, and electronic components into place.  

• Perform varied and complex tasks known as “troubleshooting”, which requires the technician to examine and, if necessary, take apart a unit when a breakdown occurs to find the source of the problem. After the source is identified, conduct the necessary repairs, and then test the unit for proper operation. 

• Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of  D.D.C. controls and critical HVAC applications. 

• Observes all safety regulations and practices; observes accepted procedures in care and use of tools and equipment. 

• Performs duties and responsibilities in patient areas in a manner with the least inconvenience or discomfort to the patient; maintain a neat appearance in patient areas. 

• Consistently strives to improve methods of keeping equipment in operation until proper repairs can be completed. 

• Maintains patient care areas in keeping with preventive maintenance and schedules posted. 

• Works under the direction of others when work load requires shifting form normal duties; directs the efforts of others in cases where the job load requires; maintains a cooperative attitude toward other hospital personnel. 

• Must be able to adjust schedule to fit availability of equipment to be maintained or repaired. 

• Maintains sufficient basic knowledge in electrical control circuits and power transmissions equipment to repair, revise or relate such malfunctions as may occur. 

• May have access to secured and highly-sensitive areas (med rooms, pharmacy) for required job functions.  Completes annual competency on Medication Room Safety & Security. 

• May perform additional duties as necessary. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.
• Attendance at a school for trades or completion of a service connected with mechanical or electrical training program preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of commercial HVAC/R experience required.
• Healthcare experience a plus.
• Knowledge of D.D.C. controls and HVAC applications necessary.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of refrigeration systems needed.

Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:

• Successful completion of formal training in a state-approved HVACR Journeyman program at a vocational or technical school, college, or apprenticeship sponsor organization.
• Training in instrumentation and (electronic and pneumatic) control systems serving HVAC and other systems and components/Certification/Registration: Universal CFC certification required.
• Ability to take journeyman exam to within 1 year of employment.