HVAC Engineer-Full Time-Days

Summary Perform complex corrective maintenance, installation and/or modifications of scheduled preventive maintenance on the Medical Center heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems. Facility Hoke Hospital Location Raeford, North Carolina Department Engineering Job Family Service Work Shift Days (United States of America) Major Job Functions Determine the means and methods to be used in accomplishing assigned tasks Conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with the established scheduling system providing recommendations for improvement and modification where deemed necessary Conduct tests, maintenance, repairs and/or installation of heating units, blowers, fans, gages, thermometers, thermostats, boilers, econostats, freezestats, hydrostats, pumps, ejectors, circulators, coils, condensers, compressors ducting, louvers and deflectors Utilize the following representative types of hardware and consumable supplies: hangers, fittings, flanges, connectors, gaskets, fasteners, couplings, insulation, packing, bearings, fuses, gears, bushings, brushes, wires, coils, tape, adhesives, cleaners, solvents, lubricants, sealers, caulking, water proofing materials and freon, etc. Conduct routine rounds of the facility and perform a variety of routine service and repair tasks to monitor and maintain HVAC equipment and systems Make necessary repairs and maintain mechanical equipment to include air-handling units, pumps, bearings, seals, humidifiers, fire dampers, reheat valves, etc. Complete scheduled staff training and in-service for physical plant, building, HVAC and Life Safety systems and equipment Assist in developing and updating preventative maintenance program for the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components and utility systems components and equipment Investigate incidents involving the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility system components and equipment and make recommendations to supervisor Train new personnel in operation and maintenance of the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility system components and equipment Perform periodic inspections of mechanical and electrical rooms and correct physical plant, building and life safety deficiencies including but not limited to floor and wall penetrations, improper storage, etc. Observe safety practices and standards, and wear required protective devices Maintain work areas, tools and equipment operational, clean and orderly Other duties as assigned Education and Formal Training High school diploma or equivalent required Trade or Vocational School graduate preferred Valid North Carolina driver’s license required Work Experience 5 years of maintenance-related experience or institutional environment preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Understand the theory and operation of various refrigeration equipment such as ice machines, commercial and residential refrigerators and ability to repair this equipment Understand and interpret equipment manuals, written specifications, corrective maintenance work requests, written and oral instructions and models/graphic illustrations such as layout diagrams, blueprints, mechanical and architectural drawings, work sketches and schematic drawings Knowledgeable of interpreting and operating the Invensys and Andover computerized energy management systems Understand principles of water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, chilled water systems, etc. Verbal ability to communicate with other departments and staff Excellent telephone skills required Physical Requirements Ability to move throughout the Medical Center Visual acuity for reviewing written reports Must be able to climb ladders and stairs for access to machinery areas Must be able to open/close large valves in tight places Exposed to temperature extremes from boiler room to walk-in freezers High noise levels Exposure to high-pressure steam lines, refrigerant, electrical wires and equipment which could cause severe burns Work near machinery that is in motion such as belts, fans, pulleys and exposed fan and pump shafts Work with highly corrosive chemicals such as acids Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity #J-18808-Ljbffr Cape Fear Valley Health