AC Refrigeration Mechanic

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.