Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Engineering

Job Family

Service

Work Shift

Evenings (United States of America)

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.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• 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 the following heating units, blowers, fans, gages, thermometers, thermostats, boilers, econostats, freezestats,hydrostats, pumps, ejectors, circulators, coils, condensers, compressors ducting, louvers and deflectors

• Utilizes the following representative types of 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, water proofing materials and freon, etc. 

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

• Understands 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.

• Completes a sufficient number of corrective maintenance work orders properly with minimum supervision

• Completes scheduled staff training and in-service for physical plant, building, HVAC and Life Safety systems and equipment

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

• Investigates incidents involving the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility system components and equipment and makes recommendations to supervisor.

• Trains new personnel in operation and maintenance of the physical plant, HVAC systems/equipment and components, utility system components and equipment.

• Performs periodic inspections of mechanical and electrical rooms and corrects physical plant, building and life safety deficiencies including but not limited to 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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Trade or Vocational School graduate

• Valid North Carolina drivers license

Work Experience: 

• 5-years of maintenance-related experience or 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

Required Licenses and Certifications

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