HVAC Mechanic Req #: 0000232669
Category: Facilities, Engineering, and Plant Operations
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Plant Operations
Pay Range: $35.67 per hour
Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Plant Operations

Req #: 0000232669

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $35.67 - $35.67 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Under the direction of the department Director, the HVAC Mechanic maintains and repairs air conditioning, refrigeration and heating equipment, including but not limited to: Split A/C systems, rooftop units, walk-in refrigerators/freezers, ice machines, and electronic controls. Maintain all building functions on patient floors and patient rooms, delivers timely and efficient building services to staff, patients, and visitors. Utilizes skills to perform work as directed by a lead, manager, or director. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

Must have completed four (4) year apprenticeship program in the HVAC/Refrigeration tradeMust be able to diagnose and correct complex HVAC systemsCompletion of an acceptable apprentice program at a vocational or technical school is required.Ability to read, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions in order to plan and perform job duties.Must have the ability to plan, schedule & coordinate repairsMust be able to read mechanical drawingsMust have experience in operating HVAC system through a Building Management System -BMS-

Scheduling Requirements            

Full-Time, Evening hours.

Essential Functions:

Receives work orders and following floor layouts, sketches, or oral instructions, estimates material and time required to accomplish assignedPerform and completed preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systemsDiagnose troubleshoot and repair complex heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in the hospital facilitiesChecks, maintains, repairs and conducts quality control and other tests on humidity pressure, heating and cooling controllers, valve and actuators, motors, steam traps, filters, refrigerators, compressors, thermostatic controls, refrigeration/air-conditioning units, freezers, condensers and all such units or supporting equipmentAbility to operate HVAC throughout BMSReads blue prints, works from manufacturer s operating manuals or applies knowledge of equipment to devise appropriate repairsUses a variety of hand tools, gauges, and testing supplies,Confers with service representative and others as necessary to accomplish installations or repairsRecommends replacements; may assist in evaluating proposed additions or replacements; prepares material list for purchase requisition for approval, assists in obtaining product information process, etcEnsures conformance to operating and record keeping standards required by hospital, department, licensing and other regulating agencies and applicable codesMay instruct hospital personnel in proper use and operation of heating/air-conditioning equipmentKnowledgeable in sheet metal fabrication and assembly

RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package, provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort- & Long-Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. 

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer