HVAC Mechanic

Overview St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations. St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service . In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care. St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care. Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong Responsibilities The H.V.A.C. Mechanic performs a variety of duties of relating to maintaining, repairing, and renovating the Hospital's Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems.Under direct supervision of the Supervisor of Plant Maintenance and the H.V.A.C. Mechanic, incumbent is guided by a thorough knowledge of all refrigeration system installations, repair methods, controls, and by knowledge of procedures and policies of department and Hospital, as well as a familiarity with building plans, equipment manuals, and fundamentals of leadership, the following job duties; Examines, tests repairs and installs various refrigeration systems. Inspects, trouble shoots, cleans and repairs components of all types of heating and cooling systems. Installs all types of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment when necessary. Possesses thorough knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls. May be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime if needed. Qualifications High School graduate or High School Equivalency Diploma and one year of advanced trade school or three years experience in the field of refrigeration and air conditioning. Prior experience and some working knowledge of centrifugal units, DX units and chilled water systems. Familiarity with tools, methods of many trades and knowledge of building and safety codes. Incumbent must be intelligent, verbal, have good motor coordination, and have good dexterity #J-18808-Ljbffr