General Maintenance HVAC Tech (Healthcare)

 Job Summary:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to activities related to HVAC, general maintenance, repair and modification of equipment controls / communications, electrical / electronic systems, or mechanical devices and equipment.

Education:                                

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience :

 

• Minimum two (2) years work experience in HVAC engineering
• Ability to handle delicate and possible stressful situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Licensure: 

• PA 608 Certification
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Maintains stock levels of materials and HVAC supplies within budgetary constraints.  Checks equipment while not in operation and performs minor repairs, replaces worn or defective parts.  Keeps central plant area clean.  Dusts down equipment.  Maintains clean supply room.  Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.  Understands the importance of safety in the workplace.  Maintains a safe work environment for self and others.
  • Maintains the HVAC equipment in good working order by doing periodical maintenance.  Does necessary repairs of the HVAC equipment.  Makes adjustments and alignments of HVAC equipment.  Does periodical rounds of HVAC equipment and monitors their operation.  Follows all EPA regulations, as required by HVAC trade.  Helps perform maintenance tasks as needed or required by the on-duty engineer.  Performs regular inspection tour of Physical Plant.  Removes and reinstalls general plumbing and light fixtures, toilets, sinks, faucets, etc. Maintains all equipment PM's and has documentation available for the DNV or Joint Commission Surveyors.
  • Management of Information: Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient and hospital data. Documents clearly, legibly and accurately in accordance with Hospital policy. Follows HIPAA regulations regarding the protection of patient information.
  • Improving Organizational Performance: Attends frequent training education programs to maintain or enhance skills and knowledge appropriate for the job.  Completes required training.  Retains and enhances competencies.
  • Communication, Departmental and Interdepartmental: Responds to Work Orders from various Valley Presbyterian Hospital departments.  Assess job requirements and completes job in a timely manner.  Communicates to Department and Chief Engineer if additional equipment, materials or resources are needed to complete the job.
  • Participation in Departmental Operations: Participates in the operational aspects of the department. Maintains and participates in Performance Improvement activities within the department.
  • Actively Participates in Environment of Care/ Safety Program: Maintains working area and equipment in accordance with environmental and safety regulations. Reports safety concerns or occurrences of unsafe conditions or practices through the appropriate channels.

The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:

• Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.  Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.  Conducts self in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner during all interactions.  Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
• Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.  Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
• Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
• Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety, and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.  Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the workplace.  Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
• Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.  Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.  Participates in education activities and process implementation.  Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers, and visitors.
• The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principal content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.

Salary Range: $33.43 to $42.84