Refrigeration Mechanic
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision, but follows standard policies and procedures, performs both routine and complex inspection, repair maintenance and installation of air conditioning systems, heating systems, automation systems, and refrigerated equipment throughout the hospital facilities using manuals, specifications, and blueprints. Responds to problems in all trades as needed. And always keeping the office staff informed.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determines the cause of a problem and repairs air conditioning, air handling, DDC systems, and refrigeration equipment such as reciprocating equipment, low temperature freezers, walk-in boxes, and ice machines.
- Plans the layout of complete air conditioning refrigerant piping systems according to specifications, blueprints, manuals and drawings. Installs systems and checks electrical, pneumatic, and DDC control systems.
- Coordinates the efforts of electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or other supporting trades personnel in the installation of smaller projects/renovations.
- Starts up and winterizes large, complex cooling and heating systems by performing tasks such as draining or adding refrigerant; cleaning coils; lubricating; checking blade pitch on fan; checking DDC, electric, and pneumatic controls for safety and operation; checking balance of system.
- Performs the function of a refrigeration mechanic working on systems of all levels of complexity, including:
- Inspecting air handling refrigeration and air conditioning equipment throughout the MGH-East campus utilizing test equipment, and making corrections as required.
- Performing routine repairs and adjustments.
- Performing preventive maintenance work on a scheduled basis.
- Performing complex system air balance.
- Ordering supplies, equipment and parts.
- Completing records and forms as required.
- Changing air filters.
- Responds to problems of all trades such as carpentry, locksmith, plumbing and electrical as needed.
- Responsible for snow removal as needed.24/7 365
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Must be available for off-hour page coverage on a rotating basis.