HVAC Technician - Facilities Maintenance - Days

HVAC Technician - Facilities Maintenance - Days Department: Facilities Engineering Job Description: General Description: Under minimal supervision, implements unit specific and facility-wide Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) preventative maintenance and repair solutions that enhance and support operational and business performance. Essential Responsibilities: Researches, designs, and implements HVAC preventative maintenance and repair solutions that enhance and support operational and business performance. Ensures the conditioning of the hospital spaces are appropriate for the level of care and use associated with the space and provides an environment conducive to healing for our patients. Ensures proper pressure relationships, temperature, humidity, and filtration is provided for high acuity care areas. Maintains, repairs, and installs equipment used to improve indoor air quality such as Ultraviolet (UV) lighting in air handlers. Completes preventative maintenance tasks on time to ensure compliance with the hospital's utility maintenance program. Maximizes performance through efficient and effective use of the computer system. Systems include building automation, pneumatic tube, closed circuit television, paging, access control, fire alarm etc. Determines operational requirements and needs for developing solutions and optimizing performance of existing HVAC, Refrigeration and Building Automation equipment and systems. Supports all users of applications, equipment and systems with timely implementation and ongoing maintenance of HVAC equipment and building automation applications. Maintains and enhances a technical body of knowledge. Reads, attends appropriate training/educational programs, benchmarks with colleagues and otherwise remains abreast of contemporary and best practices. Seeks to continually improve processes, systems, and consequent services. Uses tools and equipment appropriately. Provides the information necessary to maintain the system of metrics designed to measure effectiveness and timely responsiveness to work order tickets created through appropriate dispatch service. Maintains and contributes to a safe work environment. Adheres to all safety policies, procedures, and practices, including the wearing of protective clothing and gear. Consistently uses tools and equipment correctly on the job. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Associate Degree in HVAC Technology required. Experience: 1 or more years of work experience as a licensed HVAC technician required. Experience in healthcare preferred. Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: State of Oklahoma Unlimited Mechanical Journeyman's license and Technician Type Universal EPA certification. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand and interpret regulations associated with The Joint Commission Life Safety and Environment of Care chapters, National Fire Protection Act (NFPA), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Oklahoma State Department of Health, and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA). Excellent analytical skills are required to interpret and resolve complex technical issues, sometimes requiring original solutions in circumstances where the work product or service affects the design and operation of critical HVAC systems and equipment within OUH. Strong interpersonal communication skills are required to interact with others and discuss complex and sophisticated concepts and systems. Must be able to demonstrate strong technical knowledge of equipment normally associated with healthcare HVAC systems. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.