What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Mechanic II (HVAC) position at Long Beach Medical Center?
Title: Systems Mechanic II
Location: Long Beach
Department: Plant Operations
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Pay Range*: $34.50/hr - $38.50/hr
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.
Position Summary
Under general supervision of the Facilities Manager, this position is responsible to perform technical repairs, and skilled and semi-skilled maintenance functions on building equipment and systems. The individual is required to have specialized knowledge in one or more of the following fields; HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical and/or Plumbing and be able to complete his assignments with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise. The position requires the individual to perform these repair and maintenance functions in patient rooms, offices, and other assigned areas of the hospital as well as float to support off site Hospital owned properties.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
Refrigeration/HVAC:
• Properly install, maintain and repair the HVAC and related systems by following all applicable codes.
• Perform assigned preventative and technical corrective maintenance on air handlers, package heat/cool units, heat pumps, refrigerators and ice machines.
• Perform in depth refrigeration/air conditioning repairs including replacement of refrigeration/air conditioning compressors and associated equipment. Properly handle refrigerant.
• Maintain and replace air filters where and when required.
Plumbing:
• Install and maintain all plumbing fixtures, pressurized and non-pressurized piping, waste lines, and fire suppression systems.
• Install and maintain all waste, vent and sewer piping.
• Unclog drains and toilets throughout the facility.
• Perform and document all assigned Corrective Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance actions on plumbing fixtures, fire suppression systems, pumps and piping.
Electrical:
• Install various electrical devices and equipment.
• Diagnose and correct electrical problems on various devices and equipment.
• Ensure all facility non-clinical equipment is maintained and certified per policy.
All:
• Use various drills, saws and other hand and power tools using approved safety measures.
• Respond promptly to Code Reds, Code 99's and Disaster Codes.
• Perform and document all assigned Corrective Work Orders and Preventive Maintenance actions.
• Maintain parts and material inventories. Complete and submit to immediate supervisor requisitions for replacement and/or repair parts.
• Perform and document routine rounds and readings.
• Maintain a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, visitors and co-workers following established procedures and safety regulations. Report all violations, if not immediately correctable, to immediate supervisor.
• Comply with organizational wide and department specific policies and procedures.
• Identify the locations of all main utility shut offs for building services inside/outside the Central plant.
• Attend monthly Department meetings, in-services/ training classes and facility meetings, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting all team members outside of specialty area as assigned.
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
Qualifications:
Qualifications/Work Experience:
• Ability to read schematic blueprints and equipment specification, write routine reports and cocorrespondence and read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Three to four years of HVAC and Refrigeration/Air conditioning operations with associated systems and equipment in an industrial or institutional environment.
• And/or -Three to four years as a journeyman level plumber in an industrial institutional environment, or equivalent experience.
• And/or -Three to four years as a journeyman level electrician in an industrial institutional environment, or equivalent experience. Thorough knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Title 24 CAC and related regulatory codes.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
Education/Licensure/Certification:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Valid California driver's license and vehicle insurance (California minimum) preferred.
• EPA 608 Certification within 6 months of hire
Salary : $35 - $39
