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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

HVACR 2

HVAC & Building SystemsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$31.81 - $62.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Five years of related general HVAC maintenance experience and five years of hospital HVAC experience are required.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to drive hospital vehicles.
  • Must hold a DCRA Journeyman License for HVAC and Refrigeration, EPA 608, and a Universal CFC License.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, sit, stand, walk, and reach for 8–12 hours and lift, carry, push, or pull more than 40 and less than 75 pounds.
  • Must be able to use PC operating systems and mobile work-entry devices; have knowledge of the intranet and some Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel; and be familiar with automated work-order systems, calculators, and copy machines.
  • Must have customer service skills.
  • Must be able to perform the job functions of HVACR I positions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform minor-to-complex maintenance and service to support facility operations, responding to work requests or dispatches according to hospital standards and priority.
  • Maintain routine and complex preventive and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical, and plumbing equipment according to manufacturers' specifications.
  • Assist or provide support to HVACR III, controls technicians, and the Team Leader in resolving HVACR system issues; assist HVACR III and IV with assigned duties and assist with other trades as assigned.
  • Ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities to the next shift and respond to hospital emergencies, including leaks, odors, and fire alarms; report concerns to the designated Team Leader, specialist, or manager.
  • Conduct safety checks throughout the hospital complex and use safety measures routinely for work orders and specific tasks.
  • Perform repairs ranging from minor to complex and assist with cleaning HVACR systems; clean grills, registers, and associated duct systems.
  • Change bearings, belts, couplers, and electric motors associated with HVAC systems, including pumping systems.
  • Check, maintain, install, and repair HVAC boxes; flush and clean associated HVAC systems and equipment.
  • Maintain, install, and repair steam system components and hot-water heating systems, both domestic and non-potable.
  • Assist with chemical treatments of associated systems and testing and adjustment of system dampers.
  • Maintain medical gas system pumps, chilled-water pumps, domestic-water pumps, sewer-ejection pumps, and condensate pumps.
  • Maintain and repair steam systems, including valves, regulators, and relief valves; chillers and cooling towers; and fuel pumps and associated valves, regulators, and controls.
  • Maintain natural gas systems with plumbers.
  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on equipment and HVAC systems according to manufacturers' specifications.
  • Keep corrective tickets, preventive-maintenance cards, project sheets, and the status board up to date.
  • Identify and report deficiencies in the hospital's physical plant; diagnose and resolve trouble tickets and work orders through completion; follow up with requestors to confirm the problem has been corrected.
  • Respond to emergencies, including water leaks and fire alarms, assess damage, make repairs, or notify appropriate personnel of problems.

About the Company

Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Children’s National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric health system in Washington, D.C., providing primary and specialty medical care for children across the region, with locations in the D.C. metropolitan area and a dedicated research campus. It combines hospital care with pediatric research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and operates the Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021 to develop new ways to treat kids. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams across a network of community-based primary care and specialty locations, with a strong emphasis on nursing excellence reflected in four Magnet designation awards. The hospital also engages in advocacy at local and national levels and relies on donors to fund services. Its goal is to improve children’s health by advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring access to high-quality care and support for families.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Washington DC, United States
Founded
1870

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