HVAC Mechanic (Full-Time/Days) - Abington

Responsible for the operation, maintenance, installation, inspection, repair, and troubleshooting of the hospital#39;s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment (such as chillers and towers) in keeping with their functional and satisfactory operating condition. Responsible for refrigerant compliance. Ensures all work practices are in accordance with guidelines set by NFPA, BOCA, ASHRAE, and other regulating bodies.

1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
2. Maintains and repairs all equipment using refrigerants for heating/cooling, including cooling towers, auxiliary equipment, steam and controls systems.
3. Troubleshoots heating and cooling problems including AHUrsquo;s, fans, pumps, cooling towers, VFDrsquo;s and related equipment.
4. Installs new and/or replacement components and complete units including motors, belts, fans, thru walls, compressors, ice machines, valves, actuators, and other related equipment.
5. Welds, brazes and solders piping, valves and associated components.

6. Reads and works from blueprints, specifications, and ownerrsquo;s manuals.
7. Inspects and tests all HVAC related systems for reliability. Employs predictive technology such as vibrations and thermography for ongoing maintenance needs.
8. Performs other maintenance duties and functions as needed and as directed by the supervisor or lead.

Journeyman HVAC Technician (or equivalent). Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.
High School Diploma, Vocational School or equivalent required. Successful completion of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program from a certified technical school or training program.
Prior experience preferred. Philadelphia Class A licensed preferred for Philadelphia hospitals.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.