HVAC Facility Technician 1st Aurora Wauwatosa Hospital

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains, tests, repairs and modifies heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and related temperature controls and equipment throughout the facility.
• Operates and maintains automated building and equipment control systems.
• Checks, repairs, and/or replaces valves, motors, controls, switches, gauges, wiring, fans, pumps, compressors, condensers, coils, pipes, and other functional components of the system.
• Operates, monitors, and performs preventive maintenance on boilers and auxiliaries. Maintains specified pressures and temperatures, and inspects the equipment for malfunctions and makes adjustments or repairs.
• Recommends modifications, replacements, repairs and procedures.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and initiates requests for repair parts and service.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance according to established schedules.
• Maintains preventive maintenance records and equipment repair files in order to comply with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Assists in construction, remodeling and maintenance projects.
• Assists in computing job costs and ordering parts, equipment, supplies, and materials.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) needs to be obtained within 120 days, and
• A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education Required:

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in. Less education may be approved

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in HVAC Technology.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Current driving record that meets Aurora fleet safety standards.
• Proficient with basic HVAC equipment, power and hand tools and brazing and welding equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with various departments in order to coordinate repairs.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, crawl, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 15 lbs. from floor to overhead.
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to chest-level.
• lift and carry up to 50 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 50 lbs. of force.
• Exposure to electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards and thus protective clothing must be worn.
• Possible exposure to radioactivity and dust/dirt.
• Position requires travel. May be exposed to road/weather hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.