AC Refrigeration Mechanic

About the 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

Installs tests and maintains air conditioning and refrigeration equipment/systems throughout the Washington Hospital Center.

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.

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.

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.

Guides lower classified personnel in the installation and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and/or systems.

Tests various types of equipment with specialized hand and power tools. Maintains accurate records/logs as required.

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
• 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.
• 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.