Licensed Hvac Tech / 40 Hours / Days / BWH Engineering

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary:

In addition to performing routine installations, maintenance testing, calibrations, and repairing refrigeration systems, heating systems, air conditioning systems, related piping systems, and equipment prepares costing estimates to support a "Fee for Service"; or cost pay back special projects program, and in support of construction and renovation projects program.

May be required to carry the on-call pager.

May be required to work weekends or rotating shifts.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions:

• Installs, maintains, tests and calibrates and makes repairs to refrigeration systems, heating systems, air conditioning systems, related piping systems and all related equipment.
• Makes necessary adjustments and calibrations on pneumatic electric and electronic (DDC) control for HVAC systems.
• Responds to all emergency situations as appropriate.
• Reads and interprets blueprints (HVAC drawings) for various information such as pneumatic control and settings and locations.
• Prepares material listing as required for work order requests and other routinely assigned tasks.
• Responsibilities may involve participating in planning activity at departmental level or assisting in the development of solutions to specific problems.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment in areas of Engineering Department responsibility (areas as assigned).
• Responds to phone calls from all areas of the hospital as assigned by supervisor or dispatch.
• Communicates with other employees and management on necessary information regarding mechanical systems including duct, pipe, controls and ventilating systems.
• Maintains appropriate records of testing and/or assigned tasks.
• Performs brazing and soldering on piping systems.
• Installs pre-fabricated sheet metal duct work for HVAC systems.
• Performs testing, balancing and adjustments for air distribution systems.
• Maintain records of all HVAC equipment.
• Prepare daily work schedules and assigns tasks to licensed and unlicensed HVAC, Technicians, ensuring efficient utilization of work hours and individual skills.
• Performs the duties and responsibilities for the supervisor in his absence.
• Meets with representative of requester department to assess and prepare estimates for construction, renovation, and/or modernization type projects.
• Visits all work sites on a regular basis to ensure that all work is progressing on schedule.
• Participates in establishing training programs relative to HVAC.
• Functions as lead worker in multiple person project crews.
• As such, assumes, responsibility for team member task assignment, work quality and timely completion of project.

Qualifications

Education

High School (Trade/Technical/Vocational) Diploma required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Heating and Ventilation Engineer [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters required

Experience

Three years of formal HVAC/refrigeration apprenticeship training required Experience as a licensed HVAC technician 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations at a level generally acquired through a high school education.
• Requires interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and to cooperate with staff throughout the hospital.
• Must be able to clearly explain HVAC/Refrigeration issues to other personnel.
• Required the ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and equipment specifications.
• Requires analytical skills to evaluate HVAC/Refrigeration systems and to develop appropriate solutions to problems.
• Requires physical ability to lift over 30 lbs. (less than 15% of the time).
• Requires technical knowledge of installation and repair of refrigeration equipment and knowledge of testing and calibrating systems.
• Requires knowledge or related supplies and equipment.
• Requires the ability to work independently.
• Refers to supervisory staff for clarification or exception to established policies and procedures.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical RequirementsStanding Constantly (67-100%) Walking Constantly (67-100%) Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs- 35lbs Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs- 35lbs Pushing Frequently (34-66%) Pulling Frequently (34-66%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Constantly (67-100%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision- Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision- Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

50 Staniford Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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