Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Installs, calibrates, inspects, balances, services, repairs and maintains electronic and/or pneumatic controls for
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems; tests equipment to confirm it is installed and operates
according to manufacturer’s specifications.Installs, services, tests and repairs hospital and commercial refrigeration equipment, compressors, air conditioning
systems, including heat pumps and ventilation equipment; lubricates motors and other moving parts; repairs old
components or wiring; checks and adjusts A/C refrigeration levels; replaces malfunctioning parts; monitors and
adjusts heat and air conditioning in buildings using automated building monitoring and control systems.Tests and troubleshoots methods to determine malfunctions and/or causes of breakdowns of all assigned equipment;
removes, repairs and/or replaces faulty parts; retests and makes required adjustments/modifications to restore
complete and proper operation; reassembles repaired systems.Performs scheduled, predictive, corrective and preventative maintenance on all assigned
system/equipment/components and on connected/related equipment that is essential to the proper operation of
HVAC equipment; sets up and/or follows preventive maintenance schedule and determines extent of work and parts
needed; plans shutdowns for maintenance repair pumps, including chill water, heating water and condensation
pumps; assures that maintenance work is performed in accordance with organizational requirements.Completes routine rounds to maintain awareness of the hospital’s physical plant relative to HVAC-R duties, including
checking equipment temperatures and pressure and identifying mechanical system irregularities; troubleshoots and
diagnoses electrical and mechanical device malfunctions or failures in HVAC and related equipment and performs
skilled repairs to correct problems; escalates complex/unresolved issues to appropriate party per established
procedures.Replaces, repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as damaged or worn heating ventilation
and A/C parts in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer’s specifications using
hand and power tools and precision measuring/testing instruments; replaces defective breaker controls, thermostats,
switches, fuses and electrical wiring to repair installed units, using electrician's hand tools and test equipment.Operates and maintains fluid and electronic testing and measuring instruments, such as manometers, air flow and
liquid flow meters, volt meters, ammeters and potentiometers; keeps records of work performed and supplies used; use such tools as drill presses, grinders, bandsaws, hand drills, testers, welding equipment, soldering guns, small
hand tools and specialized apparatus; estimates and orders materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in
good working condition.Recommends and/or orders necessary parts and supplies for installation, service and repair of assigned equipment;
reports, organizes and maintains records of parts and materials ordered and purchased for service and repair.Respond to trouble calls, customer complaints, equipment failures and work requests; maintains all applicable records
required by City, State and EPA regulations/mandates and refrigerant transition/recovery; updates servicing and
preventative maintenance documentation and related automated systems.Observes pressure and vacuum gauges and adjusts controls to facilitate proper operation; starts units and adjusts for
proper cut-in and cut-out of refrigeration, air conditioning, humidifiers, heaters, air cleaners and circulating pumps.May assists in the preparation of bid specifications for building repair and modifications and for the repair and
maintenance of specialty items.
Qualifications
Education/Work Experience Requirements
Successful completion of a recognized HVAC-R technical/apprenticeship training program and four years of related HVAC-R work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities. Work experience in a large industrial or healthcare facility is preferred.
Licensure/Certification
Washington State Journey (06) Electrician certificate or equivalent per RCW 19.28.191EPA Section 608 (Clean Air Act) Technician Certification.Certified to use FreonJob Knowledge/Abilities
Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in mechanical trades and HVAC
work, including principles of operation of HVAC systems; occupational hazards and safety practices of HVAC
trade.
Knowledge of the testing, inspecting, maintenance and repair of assigned equipment, including heating and
ventilation, pneumatic controls, electrical controls, chillers, boilers, pumps and piping, laboratory ventilation,
refrigeration, electricity and HVAC controls.
Knowledge of applicable building/regulatory standards, codes and related requirements and general construction
methods/procedures sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to read, understand and interpret mechanical blueprints, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics and
manufacturer’s operations manuals and to identify, evaluate and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
Ability to use automated building monitoring and control systems, estimate time and materials; use arc and gas
welding equipment and use all types of hand and power tools relating to HVAC-R work.
Ability to demonstrate expertise in refrigeration, electric controls, pneumatic controls, pipe fitting, steam, pump,
chilling and condensing water systems and to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve (within scope of position)
routine and emergent issues.
Ability to understand the interaction of various HVAC systems and how each component functions in conjunction
with other components to impact operations of the system as a whole.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of related OSHA requirements and safe working techniques/procedures and
to maintain compliance with all applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
Ability to execute work orders in a timely and efficient manner and document all work performed in accordance
with established procedures.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. Virginia Mason Medical Center, was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.