HVAC Tech (unlicensed)
Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

TITLE: HVAC TECHNICIAN UN-LICENSED (1st SHIFT - 7:30AM to 4:00PM - Monday through Friday)

DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO: HVAC/PLUMBING SUPERVISOR HR ID#: 01-8061-222300

GENERAL SUMMARY: Primary role: Responds to routine service requests. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems supporting the hospital, medical buildings, and other campus buildings. Supporting role: Participates with shift rotation coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Shift coverage training required.

JOB SUMMARY:

o INSPECTS, OPERATES, MAINTAINS AND REPAIRS ALL HVAC AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

FOR THE FACILITY.

o MUST HAVE WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS, PNEUMATIC CONTROLS,

ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (CHILLERS, TOWERS, PUMPS,

AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT, AIR CONDITIONERS, REFRIGERATION, STEAM AND

CONDENSATE SYSTEMS, HEATING WATER SYSTEMS), WATER TREATMENT, ENERGY

CONSERVATION.

o KNOWS, UNDERSTANDS AND COMPLIES WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE

HVAC TRADE, THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, AND THE HOSPITAL AS THEY APPLY TO

WORK BEING PERFORMED.

o REQUIRED MAINTENANCE COVERAGE ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS.

o RESPONDS TO EMERGENCY CONDITIONS RELATING TO HVAC EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS AND

OTHERS AS REQUIRED.

o PERFORMS SHIFT READINGS AS REQUIRED ON ALL DESIGNATED EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS

ON THE CAMPUS AND PROVIDES FEEDBACK TO THE APPROPRIATE STAFF IF A

QUESTION/PROBLEM IS FOUND.

o PERFORMS SHIFT COVERAGE AS REQUIRED FOR HOLIDAYS, ILLNESSES, ETC.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

o INSPECTS AND PERFORMS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON ALL HVAC EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS.

o OPERATES ALL HVAC EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS AS NEEDED.

o MAINTAINS AND REPAIRS ALL TYPES OF HVAC EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED.

o PERFORMS SEASONAL START-UP AND SHUT DOWN OF HVAC EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED.

o INSPECTS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS FOR PROPER OPERATION, PERFORMS WATER TREATMENT AS REQUIRED WHERE SYSTEMS ARE MANUAL.

o ADJUSTS/REPAIRS PNEUMATIC AND OTHER CONTROL SYSTEMS AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE PROPER LEVELS OF VENTILATION, HEAT, COOLING, ETC. IN ALL BUILDINGS, AS NEEDED.

o OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

o Must be able to read, write and perform simple arithmetic calculations at a level generally acquired through completion of high school. Additional training in technical or trade school required.

o Knowledge of installation, repair, testing and calibration of HVAC equipment generally acquired through 1-2 years of refrigeration schooling required.

o Universal EPA Certification

Skills and Abilities Required

o Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel

o Ability to work with iPad and electronic work order system.

o Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and specifications.

o Must be able to operate HVAC tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

o Must be able to interact and cooperate with staff throughout the hospital.

o Must be able to occasionally (less than 15% of the time) exert effort to lift over 30 lbs.

HR ID#: 01-8061-222300PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Refer to checklist attached.

o STANDING, SITTING, WALKING, REACHING, STOOPING, CROUCHING, KNEELING, CLIMBING, CRAWLING, TWISTING, BALANCING.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

o DUTIES MAY INVIOLVE GENERAL CLEANING WITH EXOSURE TO DIRT, ODORS, CRAMPED

QUARTERS, ETC.; OR INCLUDE PATIENT CARE RESPONSIBILITIES WITH SUBSEQUENT

EXPOSURE TO HUMAN WASTE, OR OTHER UNPLEASANT ELEMENTS; OR MUCH OF WORK MAY BE PERFORMED OUTDOORS WITH EXPOSURE TO WEATHER EXTREMES.

o EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISES, WORKS WITH POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS,

o EXPOSURE TO VARIOUS HOT/COLD TEMPERATURES.

EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.