Senior HVAC Systems Mechanic

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Summary
Maintain proper operation of all heating, ventilating, and air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems. Guide the capital replacement process to ensure up to date well-functioning HVAC equipment.

Job Duties

• Adjust space temperatures to maintain proper environment.
• Assume the role of Indoor Air Quality Officer.
• Conduct HVAC flow and temperature analysis.
• Coordinate shutdown of essential systems with Facilities Director/Manager/affected departments.
• Drives, Combustion testing, Air balancing & distribution.
• Has a thorough Technical understanding and working knowledge of all the mechanical systems in the hospital, as well as its satellite buildings including, but not limited to, Air handling units, Electronic and pneumatic controls, Chillers, Boilers, Pumps, Heat exchangers, Exhaust systems, Refrigeration systems.
• Have technical understanding and the capabilities of executing the following analysis evaluation and recommendations with regards to the systems mentioned above, as well as, Thermodynamics (heat loads, transfer, and loss), and Fluid dynamics (air & liquid flow, pressure drops & resistance). Psychometrics, Variable Frequency.
• Investigate, evaluate, and conduct an engineering analysis of equipment or system problems and report findings and recommendations to the Facility Manager.
• Is responsible for cost-effective, efficient operation of all major HVAC systems without manufacturer support. Make necessary repairs and/or adjustments to all HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Is responsible for Refrigeration Management Plan.
• Maintain and operate chiller plant in accordance with Director/Facility Manager directives.
• Perform all work in accordance with local, state, federal, JCAHO code compliance and complies with all hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform snow removal and fire and disaster duties as assigned.
• Perform preventive maintenance and adjustments to pneumatic control systems.
• Responsible for maintaining the preventative maintenance, repair, servicing, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment, ventilation equipment, and other related equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining the preventive maintenance program for all air handling units, cleaning of all air handling units, and filter PM program. Plans and determines activities to accomplish assigned and repetitive jobs.
• Supervise and maintain daily operation of all heating ventilating and air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Supervise personnel in annual preventive maintenance of centrifugal and reciprocal chillers and the cooling towers.
• Will supervise/maintain the preventative maintenance, repair, servicing and installation of HVAC and refrigeration for satellite facilities.
• Work on new HVAC and refrigeration installations as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years vocational training in heating, ventilating, and air Conditioning with HVAC EPA Certification type I, II, III and
• 10 years experience in industrial or institutional maintenance.
• Advanced HVAC knowledge must be able to trouble shoot & repair equipment with minimal support.
• Maintain good physical and emotional well-being and possess a strong sense of responsibility, initiative and loyalty.
• EPA Refrigeration Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree HVAC or
• Technical School Diploma or union apprenticeship in HVAC.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

206 E Brown St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Department:

1029-00071 Plant