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The HVAC Technician I installs, operates and maintains the organization’s heating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The HVAC Technician I is responsible for identifying repair and/or replacement needs, then completing installations and repairs. This position also conducts preventative maintenance and upgrades for HVAC systems and equipment. The HVAC Technician I assists associates within and outside of their trade.
This position is located at St. Vincent's East Hospital- Birmingham, AL.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining HVAC systems – 80%
- Installs, inspects, maintains, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on all heating, air conditioning, ice making, refrigeration, and ventilation systems.
- Maintains and applies current knowledge of steam distribution, piping, valves, chilled and hot water reheat systems and Pressure Reducing Value (PRV) operation.
- Inspects HVAC systems and their components (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) for evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
- Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for resolving immediate safety concerns.
- Maintains knowledge of departmental equipment procedures for power outages.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.
- Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
- May coordinate, maintain and repair all energy management systems.
Special Projects – 20%
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Assists with special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have one or more of the following:
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of trade school.
- 2 years’ relevant experience.
- EPA license (level l).
- Other equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.
Competencies:
- Critical thinking skills.
- Decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Able to work in a stressful environment.
- Review and interpret highly technical information.
- Write technical materials.
- Speak persuasively to implement desired actions.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
Specific knowledge-based competencies:
-Monitor indoor air equipment and interpret resulting data.
-Understand standards for design and construction.
-Understand and interpret air conditioning and heating codes.
-Understand hazards and safety precautions.
-Work in refrigerant handling and disposal.
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