HVAC Tech (Full-Time)

Pay range : $31.25 - $46.87

ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE : HVAC Technician

REPORTS TO POSITION : Manager-Facilities Bend

DEPARTMENT : Facilities

DATE LAST REVIEWED : August 18, 2022

OUR VISION : Creating America's healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION : In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES : Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Facilities team provides a safe, comfortable healing environment for our patients, visitors and caregivers by keeping the facility in peak operational condition.

POSITION OVERVIEW : The HVAC Technician performs preventative and corrective maintenance on all facilities-related equipment and systems to maintain optimal performance. This position performs installation, maintenance and repairs on all HVAC equipment for the health system. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES :

Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and other mechanical equipment.

Installs ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.

Completes preventative and corrective maintenance on all facilities-related equipment, systems, and infrastructure

Identifying maintenance risks on equipment.

Diagnoses electrical and mechanical faults of systems.

Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.

Ensures compliance with all hospital, local and state standards.

Maintains daily logs and records for all systems.

Responds and performs emergency repairs promptly.

Ensures compliance of all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures.

Studies blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components.

Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies to maintain equipment in good working condition.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports the Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and / or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION :

Required : High school diploma or GED.

Preferred : Certification from a recognized trade school or military training program

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION :

Required :

Journeyman HVAC / R or Journeyman plumbing certification issued by State of Oregon or, LME, Journeyman, or Supervisory electrical license issued by the State of Oregon.

Current Oregon LME level electrical license or the ability to obtain within 1 year.

Trade level experience in a relevant industrial setting may be considered in lieu of licenses or certifications.

Valid Oregon driver license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.

Ability to travel to business functions / trainings / meetings and all St. Charles Health System worksites.

Preferred : EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

EXPERIENCE : Required :

2 years of facilities and plant operations experience. (including experience operating boilers of 100 psi or above and chiller plants)

1 year of electrical, electronic, plumbing, and / or refrigeration experience.

Journeyman level electrical, plumbing or HVAC / R license may be substituted for up to 4 years of required facilities / plant experience.

Preferred :

1 year of hospital maintenance experience.

Military Facilities / Engineering Plant-related training and experience.

Experience with electronic DDC controls systems.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Continually (75% or more) : Standing, walking, lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping / squeezing

Frequently (50%) : Sitting, stooping / kneeling / crouching, climbing stairs, lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling 11-25 pounds.

Occasionally (25%) : Climbing ladder / step stool, reaching overhead, Lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling 25-50 pounds, Operation of Motor Vehicle, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Rarely (10%) : Keyboard Operation

Never (0%) : Whispered speech level

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Occasionally (25%) : Heat, cold, wet / slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

Schedule Weekly Hours :

Caregiver Type :

Regular

Shift :

First Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

Job Family :

TECHNICIAN FACILITIES

Scheduled Days of the Week :

As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays)

Shift Start & End Time :

Salary : $31 - $47