HVAC Technician

Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, Massachusetts is looking for an HVAC Technician. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED Chlorofluorocarbon Certification - Environmental Protection Agency Valid drivers license SCHEDULE: Full time, 7:00am-3:30pm LOCATION: Onsite Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer MA THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE! Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance Generous PTO with scheduled earned increases Continuing education support and reimbursement First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages Farm Share Memberships 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service Free money coach advice from a certified professional Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health Pet, home, auto and personal insurance Life insurance Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more! Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health About Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need. We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve. OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjob.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to: Erika Whitworth, Healthcare Recruiter View email address on click.appcast.io Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor of HVAC, perform a variety of duties involving inspection, maintenance and installation of mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and components throughout Baystate Medical Center. This position is accountable for ensuring effective maintenance and operation of HVAC/Refrigeration, pumps, pneumatic / electrical controls, ductwork and related equipment to all facilities of Baystate Medical Center and its ancillary buildings. Promotes and participates in team problem solving approach with co-workers and other Engineering staff. Assists co-workers in resolving technical, scheduling and customer satisfaction issues. Provides technical support to other departments in matters pertaining to HVAC systems and the review for new additions or modifications to building HVAC systems. Support the Organization's Mission and Operating Principles. Job Responsibilities: Assist in managing preventative maintenance via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maintain required regulatory documentation for tri-annual Joint Commission hospital surveys Perform HVAC/refrigeration system diagnostic troubleshooting and repairs resulting from service work orders submitted to the CMMS system by staff. Interface with staff that submitted work orders and keep them apprised of the status of repairs Maintain air-cooled chillers up to 150 tons, multi-story central station air handling units up to 55,000 CFM capacity, packaged DX rooftop units up to 100-ton cooling capacity, PTAC units, data center CRAC units, fan coil units, chilled water pumps, and chilled water distribution piping systems. Equipment constitutes over 8,000 tons of cooling capacity Maintain refrigeration systems for food service, laboratory, and medical walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, blast freezers, and morgue coolers. Maintain medical and non-medical refrigerators and medical-grade ice and water machines Diagnoses problems in refrigeration circuits for varied refrigerant types and blends using manifold gauge sets, pressure/temperature charts, and temperature measuring devices. Pressure test, evacuate, and charge refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as required. Perform brazing, soldering, and similar procedures as required. Detect faulty operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments and repairs Maintain gas-fired heating water boilers, heating water pumps, fan coil units, unit heaters, and heating water distribution piping systems, valves, and controls Maintain air distribution systems, including constant volume, variable volume, and dual temp ducted air distribution systems. Ensure HVAC systems maintain proper pressure relationships in Pharmacy Clean Rooms, Operating and Procedure Rooms, Sterile Storage Rooms, and Airborne Infection Isolation Rooms. Maintain base mounted, inline, and rooftop exhaust fans. Maintain fan bearings, shafts, and sheaves, including replacements as required. Maintain fire and smoke dampers at critical boundaries Maintain HVAC control systems, including pneumatic, electric, and direct digital controls (DDC). Along with dedicated controls technicians, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment power and controls. Use DDC system trends and control logic sequences for diagnostic purposes. Maintain control actuators, sensors, and devices. Operate and diagnose problems with Variable Frequency Drives Read mechanical HVAC drawings and electrical schematics for troubleshooting purposes. Use the psychometric chart to determine the results of mixing air having various properties Participate in on-call rotation for nights, weekends, and holidays, typically for one week at a time. Put hospital interests as a high priority. Fill shifts where needed and stay late if necessary Respond at any time to an emergency repair situation of HVAC equipment and/or fire, flood, and power failure, In order to maintain a functionally safe environment for all patients, staff, and visitors, including emergency calls after a normal work shift Monitor and maintain necessary levels of parts and supplies related to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. Procurement by means of available vendors in accordance with hospital purchasing procedures. Manage relationships with all major vendor accounts Minimally Required Experience: Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center, providing services throughout western Massachusetts Education: Associates Degree, GED or HiSET (Required) Certifications: Chlorofluorocarbon Certification - Environmental Protection AgencyEnvironmental Protection AgencyEnvironmental Protection Agency, Driver License - OtherOtherOther HVAC-Refrigeration Technician - OtherOtherOther Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $27.13 - $36.77 - $50.36 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About Baystate Health Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England’s leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children’s Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield #J-18808-Ljbffr