HVAC Maintenance Mechanic

Overview and Responsibilities

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Why Choose Johns Hopkins Intrastaff?

At Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, you're not just an employee; you're an integral part of a renowned health care system. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, we offer you the unique advantage of being both a temporary employee and a valued member of our prestigious organization.

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff connects professionals with flexible temporary opportunities across clinical, allied health, administrative, IT, and other fields. With full-time, part-time, per diem, and long-term assignments, you can enjoy the flexibility of temporary work while benefiting from the support and resources of a world-renowned health system.

Title: HVAC Maintenance Mechanic

Location: 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD

Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm 

Pay Range: $27-$35 per hour

Perform maintenance, installation and repair work on HVAC systems, equipment and components. Also, performs installations, repairs and fabrication of sheet metal/metal components related to HVAC and other trades. This work is performed under general supervision and using the tools and techniques of HVAC technology.

• Make decisions based on trade practices and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
• Recommend and participates in departmental HVAC operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload.
• Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses and resolves routine HVAC equipment problems and component conditions.
• Read and interpret schematic and construction drawings, service manuals and other technical documents.
• Follow instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders and oral instruction.
• Communicate (written and oral) with supervisor and departmental/JHM staff.
• Assimilate JHH/departmental mission, policies and procedures as well as specific job safety aspects.

Working Conditions: 

• Work in shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise and fumes.
• Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
• Get into/work within confined spaces and in awkward positions.
• Work at heights of up to 30 feet above surface using ladders, lifts and equipment.
• Work requires ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work requires ability to load/unload and transport/position tools, equipment and materials & push/pull loaded hand trucks weighing up to 75 pounds. 
• Work with systems which involve risk of exposure to disease.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents has little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
• Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt.
• Work requires attention to detail, visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of formal training in the HVAC trade at a vocational or technical school, college, or apprenticeship sponsor organization.

5 years related work experience.

• Knowledge of HVAC theory, techniques, codes, procedures and materials.
• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
• Knowledge of sheet metal installation, repairs and fabrication.
• Apply HVAC, sheet metal and safety knowledge indicated herein.
• Safely uses tools and equipment indicated herein.
• Possess the ability to solve problems and manage information indicated herein.
• Require proficient written and verbal English communication skills, at least on an high school graduate level, to interact with departmental/JHM staff.
• Identify and avoid hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights and other warning devices.
• Perform work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry or engineered standards.
• Must be able to use all types of tools and equipment normally used in the HVAC trade and sheet metal trade, including specialized equipment such as precision measuring instruments (dial indicators and calipers), powered portable, bench and hand tools (such as drills, grinders, compressed air), as well as non-powered hand tools.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.