Refrigeration Mechanic - HVAC

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Job Role Summary

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health's mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County. Models Eskenazi Health values.
• Under general supervision, repairs, maintains, designs, installs and modifies refrigeration, related heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Inspects and repairs refrigerators, ice machines, deep freezers, compressor, and condenser in accordance with Hospital policy.
• Inspects and adjusts the controls and valves on all air conditioning and ventilation equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining charts and records for vital refrigeration and air handling equipment.
• Diagnoses faulty equipment and makes necessary repairs.
• Locates motors, compressors, evaporators, and other components according to blueprints and specifications.
• Connects duct work, refrigerant line and other piping between the systems' components.
• Interprets specifications, blueprints and job orders.
• Wires in the electrical portion of the equipment to controls and power sources.
• Communicates directly with various departments to analyze/resolve functional problems and needs concerning refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Fabricates machine parts and sheet metal by using sheet metal machinery and other related equipment.
• Provides heat/loss gain calculations, reads/interprets blueprints, and orders materials as needed.
• Evaluates areas which require replacement or expansion of repaired equipment for operability.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Completion of a 4-year approved refrigeration apprenticeship program, plus 2 years shop work.
• Minimum of 6 years related work experience as a Refrigeration Mechanic may be accepted in lieu of education/training.
• On-the-job training provided as determined by the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of refrigeration machinery, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, electronic control systems and their related codes and laws.
• Knowledge of all phases of HVAC refrigeration, controls, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and related trades.
• Knowledge of sheet metal installation, repair, and design.
• Ability to:
• use age appropriate communication skills
• read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications and related refrigeration,

• keep accurate and complete records of inspections, and prepare reports for

• understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Certifications: Must possess an EPA program approved refrigerant certification (Type I & II).
• Knowledge of the Johnson Control Building Management System (Metasys) computer system and associated control devices.