Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

This is skilled mechanical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. An employee in a position allocated to this classification is responsible for performing skilled work which involves installing and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to blueprints and schematic drawings; assembling structural and functional components; and performing preventive maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior and is reviewed upon completion for conformance with established standards and procedures; maintains and operates varied makes of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; troubleshoots and repairs electronic and pneumatic control systems; repairs hot water, chill water, and steam systems to include boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, valves and other auxiliary equipment; performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment; utilizes test equipment to include volt/amp/ohms meter, temperature pressure gauges for refrigerant systems and others; utilizes appropriate hand and power tools for repair and installation of equipment; uses University vehicle to travel between work sites; moves items weighing up to 50 lbs.; climbs ladders to access work areas; works in closed areas of extreme hot or cold temperatures; distinguishes color coded wiring; reads blueprints and schematics to determine location, size, capacity and types of components needed to repair equipment and/or systems; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and four years experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems,possession of Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. Successful completion of a program of study in HVAC at an accredited vocational/technical school may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.