About this Job:
General Summary of Position
Installs maintains and repairs heating ventilating and refrigeration equipment and air conditioning systems throughout the Washington Hospital Center under general supervision from a Facilities Supervisor/Designee.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Installs tests and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration equipment/systems throughout the Washington Hospital Center.
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Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and casualty prevention work orders troubleshooting and diagnosing problems involving air conditioning and refrigeration equipment/systems (e.g. loss of refrigerant low pressure high temperatures). Develops solutions/corrections recommending improvements and modifications as appropriate.
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Develops estimates for a wide variety of installations and repairs of electrical/electronic equipment in accordance with requirements. Determines the means and methods to be used estimates time material(s) and human resources needed and may be required to secure the appropriate tools/equipment and materials.
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Inspects and critically evaluates the conditions of all system(s) and components work in progress and provides preventive maintenance checks to ensure proper standards are met.
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Guides lower classified personnel in the installation and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and/or systems.
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Tests various types of equipment with specialized hand and power tools. Maintains accurate records/logs as required.
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Learns and remains current with the latest applicable federal and local governing codes standards and regulations regarding fire safety plumbing electrical and plant operations including but not limited to: OSHA NFPA The Joint Commission ASHRAE ANSI DCRA D.C. Fire & Safety Codes and the Hospital's fire and safety practices.
Minimal Qualifications
Education-
High School Diploma or GED required or
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Trade/vocational school graduate; or equivalent with courses such as chemistry physics and mathematics. required
Experience-
3-4 years as a Junior AC&R Mechanic or equivalent demonstrating the ability to perform this position required
- Some experience with computer operated or microprocessor based controlled systems preferred
Licenses and Certifications-
Chlorofluorocarbon Certificate - CFCC (Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal Technician Certification) required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities-
Must exhibit the ability to read understand and interpret equipment manuals written specifications written and oral instructions meters and gauges as well as models/graphic illustrations such as: layouts diagrams blueprints mechanical and architectural drawings work sketches and schematic drawings as well as the ability to detect warning signals and machinery malfunctions.
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Some knowledge of computer operations and microprocessor-based systems used in basic electronics preferred.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $23.65 - USD $42.03 /Hr.
