Hospital HVAC Technician: Life-Safety & Systems Expert

Essential Functions Assist the director in planning, estimating and projects. Familiar with tools of trade, interpretation of diagrams and schematics, codes, and types of materials. Regularly inspects and tests medical air, vacuum and chillers, life safety equipment, signal/alarm equipment, communication, and plant distribution/operation systems. Competently isolates defects in HVAC wiring, switches, motors, and HVAC equipment components using test equipment. Examines and tests elements of systems to locate obvious faults. Competently replaces such defective mechanical parts as gears, bearings, and related devices according to need. Accurately installs new HVAC equipment machinery; studies blueprints/diagrams/specs sheets to determine layout, location, and cost estimate if items to be installed. Operates and ensures that the life safety equipment is maintained and documented as required. Maintains an attitude for life safety, energy conservation. Ultimately responsible for HVAC concern at all facilities. Supports the SDS, Hazardous Communication, EOC, and Infection Control policies and procedures. Answers routine questions regarding hospital and departmental operations, policies and procedures. Works as maintenance mechanic when not performing as tradesmen. May have supplemental duties. Works on and repairs HVAC Air Handler units. Works on and uses building management system. Maintains and repairs transit tube system. In charge of filter replacement program. Maintains HVAC supply, return and exhaust systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr