HVAC Apprentice

HVAC Apprentice

Under direct supervision of a licensed HVAC mechanic, the HVAC apprentice inspects, repairs and performs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to the hospital heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems and related equipment. Responds to all trade problems for the Facilities Management Department.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes daily inspections of all pumps, air-handling units, refrigeration units, air conditioning and ventilation units in all machinery spaces.
• Inspects roof top cooling towers throughout the hospital.
• Makes spot repairs and adjustments to systems as necessary and/or notifies HVAC Operating Engineer of any problems, i.e., downed equipment, floods, leaks, or any irregularities regarding HVAC equipment and public safety on hospital property.
• Makes necessary repairs to malfunctioning equipment such as replacement of fan belts, replacing and rebuilding pumps, replacing seals, bearings, motors, repairing water and steam coil leaks and repairing and recharging refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Records readings, repairs and adjusts controls on HVAC systems including pneumatic discharge controllers and thermostats.
• Records readings from HVAC equipment including pressure, temperature, water, steam and all monthly electrical readings in all buildings of complex.
• Performs routine maintenance as scheduled on all equipment such as steam absorption units, air handling units, pumps, etc.
• Assists in the installation, removal and storage of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment in the hospital and comply with CFC regulations regarding removal, storage and disposal of all refrigerants.
• Responds to all calls for repairs on all plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Responds to all fire alarms.
• Responds to repair of all incoming city water mains and valves in all buildings and on the grounds in case of a ruptured line.
• Maintains daily log of requests for service work performed and time and materials expended.
• Utilizes computerized work order system for researching equipment histories, parts requirements and other department data and maintaining daily log of requests for service work performed and time and materials expended.
• Is part of the snow team and as such is required to remove snow by powered and non-powered means. May be required to work outside the regularly work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

• High School Diploma.
• Basic computer skills with ability to navigate the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, the internet, and maintenance management software.
• Must have a good driving record, meet and maintain the appropriate and valid driver's licenses in order to operate motor vehicles as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, and in accordance with Brown University Health's Fleet Risk Control Policy.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related systems within a large hospital complex.
• Knowledge generally acquired through completion of HVAC training program.
• Certificate of completion from a Rhode Island accredited HVAC or Refrigeration training program per licensing guidelines. Will work under direct supervision of a licensed HVAC mechanic.

EXPERIENCE:

• Completion and certificate of accredited HVAC training Program is required.
• Must obtain Refrigeration 1 license within 6 months of completion of 10,000 hours.

Pay Range: $18.00-$25.82

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type: M_F 07:00am-3:30pm

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: Yes