HVAC/Refrigeration Tech

Department:

11917 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Facilities

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

All hours of all days. Must be able to cover 2nd and 3rd shift when needed.

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: HVAC/Refrigeration Tech.

Location: IL Masonic Medical Center (IMMC); Chicago's North Side, near Wrigleyville Neighborhood

Various Shifts; Full Time

~Must be available to cover any and all shifts as needed

HVAC/Refrigeration Technician is responsible and accountable for performing the required inspections, testing, repair, replacement and maintenance of all air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment. Major priority is to maintain a comfortable, healthy, and safe environment for all patients, visitors, and employees by maintaining related equipment under supervision of the Manager. Accountabilities for specific systems and equipment may vary according to staffing and site assignment.     This position must strive to support Advocate Health Care’s Facilities and Construction Department’s mission to serve the health needs of individuals, families and communities through a holistic philosophy rooted in our fundamental understanding of human beings as created in the image of God. Additionally, facilities are operated and maintained with the objectives of being 1) patient focused, 2) efficient, 3) safe, 4) sustainable and 5) cost effective

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains campus air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as assigned in order to optimize efficiency, reliability, and safety per department policies and procedures.
  •     Performs daily rounds through all mechanical equipment rooms to ensure all equipment is operating properly, investigating all abnormalities.
  •     Analyzes air distribution and balances when necessary.
  •     Checks efficiency of water filtering systems and changes filtering media when necessary.
  •     Checks operation of all hydronic systems for proper water flow. Balance system as necessary for proper operation.
  •     Checks operation of hydronic pumps related to HVAC system. Analyze, teardown, and rebuild as necessary.
  •     Maintains all steam related devices and equipment related to HVAC systems. Test, rebuild, repair, and/or replace steam traps, strainers, etc. as required.
  •     Maintains accurate records and reports on all equipment startup, failures, problems, work in progress, and completed work through log books and computerized maintenance system.
  •     In the absence of management, acts in accordance with their guidelines, and assumes their responsibilities until relieved by management.
  •     Keeps current with industry technology changes.
  •     Ensures that all air compressors are maintained to deliver adequate clean air for control and other related purposes. When necessary, rebuild/repair air compressors.
• B. Installs and repairs campus air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment as assigned in order to support the operational needs of the hospital.
  •     Installs, maintains, and repairs all window air conditioning units.
  •     Installs, maintains, and repairs all refrigeration equipment (laboratory, dietary, etc.)
  •     Installs, maintains, and repairs all ice producing equipment.
  •     Installs, maintains, and repairs all cooking equipment.
  •     Installs, maintains, and repairs reciprocating air conditioning and refrigeration systems of fractional through 100 HP.
  •     Keeps current on government regulations, building codes, and AHJ requirements
  •     Inventories all equipment and spare parts, updating as necessary.
  •     Remains conscious of and promotes safety and safe practices in all activities.
  •     Keeps work area and mechanical areas clean and safe.
  •     Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures associated with fires, equipment failures, or other disruptions of utilities