Journeyman-HVAC

This position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to provide optimum indoor air quality and ensure comfort and welfare of the patients and staff.

The major challenges to this position are to provide optimum indoor air quality to maximize energy conservation, minimize equipment interruption or down time and minimize the impact on patients and staff when working on equipment in their areas.

This position has the authority to determine, within department policies, procedures and guidelines, what is in need of repair or replacement while troubleshooting faulty equipment; the safety status of equipment or systems; to shut down equipment for maintenance after coordinating with affected department(s); and the operational capabilities of equipment. All other decisions must be referred to the Director, Manager or Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. Can actively support Renown Health’s Standards of Conduct

2. Knowledge of steam and water hydraulics, basic electrical and pneumatic controls, basic refrigeration and ability to weld.

3. Ability to read and troubleshoot from blueprints or diagrams.

4. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

5. Knowledge of safety requirements and procedures.

6. Ability to read, write and speak English.

7. Thorough knowledge of Direct Digital Control systems.

8. Complete knowledge of HVAC systems with the ability to trouble shoot, repair, operate and maintain the entire system which includes pneumatics, electrical controls, 480V electrical power and mechanical duct and valves.

9. Complete knowledge of DX, heating hot water, steam and chilled water systems, and ability to repair, maintain and operate the same.

10. Complete knowledge of VAV and constant volume multi zone and single zone systems.

11. Knowledge of national electrical code, SMACNA duct standards, ASHRAE standards and OSHA/EPA regulations.

12. Thorough knowledge in the operation of Building Automation Systems.

This position doesn’t provide direct patient care.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

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Education:

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English.

Experience:

Five years journeyman level experience in HVAC&R, single and multi-zone air conditioning units, hermetic and semi-hermetic compressor systems, cooling towers, basic knowledge of boilers head exchangers and centrifugal chillers, pneumatic and direct digital controls is preferred.

License(s):

Valid State of Nevada or California Driver's license and ability to pass Renown Health's Department of Motor Vehicle Report criteria.

Certification(s):

Certified Refrigeration Technician per federal requirements.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.