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Cape Fear Valley Health

HVAC Engineer-Full Time-Evenings

Cape Fear Valley Health, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305

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Summary Performs complex corrective maintenance, installation and/or modifications of scheduled preventive maintenance on the Medical Center heating, ventilating, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems.

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department Engineering

Job Family Service

Work Shift Evenings

Major Job Functions

Determine the means and methods to be used in accomplishing assigned tasks, securing the appropriate tools, equipment, materials and supplies and estimating time and manpower required.

Make standard shop computations utilizing basic arithmetic, shop manuals, tables, charts and other standard data sources.

Understand the theory and operation of various refrigeration equipment such as ice machines, commercial and residential refrigerators, and ability to repair this equipment.

Conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with the established scheduling system, providing recommendations for improvement and modification where deemed necessary.

Understand and interpret equipment manuals, written specifications, corrective maintenance work requests, written and oral instructions and models/graphic illustrations such as layout diagrams, blueprints, mechanical and architectural drawings, work sketches and schematic drawings.

Conduct tests, maintenance, repairs and/or installation of heating units, blowers, fans, gauges, thermometers, thermostats, boilers, economizers, freezestats, hydrostats, pumps, ejectors, circulators, coils, condensers, compressors, ducting, louvers and deflectors.

Utilize hardware and consumable supplies: hangers, fittings, flanges, connectors, gaskets, fasteners, couplings, insulation, packing, bearings, fuses, gears, bushings, brushes, wires, coils, tape, adhesives, acids, cleaners, solvents, lubricants, sealers, caulking, waterproofing materials, and refrigerants.

Knowledgeable of interpreting and operating the Invensys and Andover computerized energy management systems.

Understand principles of water treatment for boilers, cooling towers, chilled water systems, etc.

Conduct routine rounds of the facility and perform a variety of routine service and repair tasks to monitor and maintain HVAC equipment and systems.

Make necessary repairs and maintain mechanical equipment to include air‑handling units, pumps, bearings, seals, humidifiers, fire dampers, reheat valves, etc.

Complete a sufficient number of corrective maintenance work orders properly with minimum supervision.

Complete scheduled staff training and in‑service for physical plant, building, HVAC and Life Safety systems and equipment.

Assist in developing and updating preventative maintenance program for the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment, and utility systems.

Investigate incidents involving the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility systems and make recommendations to supervisor.

Train new personnel in operation and maintenance of the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment, and utility systems.

Perform periodic inspections of mechanical and electrical rooms and correct physical plant, building and life safety deficiencies, including floor and wall penetrations, improper storage, etc.

Observe safety practices and standards, and wear required protective devices.

Maintain work areas, tools and equipment operational, clean and orderly.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Formal Training

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Trade or Vocational School graduate.

Valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Work Experience

5‑years of maintenance‑related experience in an institutional environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Verbal ability to communicate with other departments and staff.

Excellent telephone skills required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to move throughout the Medical Center.

Visual acuity for reviewing written reports.

Must be able to climb ladders and stairs for access to machinery areas.

Must be able to open/close large valves in tight places.

Exposed to temperature extremes from boiler room to walk‑in freezers.

High noise levels.

Exposure to high‑pressure steam lines, refrigerant, electrical wires and equipment which could cause severe burns.

Work near machinery that is in motion such as belts, fans, pulleys and exposed fan and pump shafts.

Work with highly corrosive chemicals such as acids.

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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