Job Summary

Provides skilled services on all shifts in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related equipment. Responsible for electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting involved in maintenance, minor construction and remodeling projects. Performs routine equipment room checks and conducts routine preventive maintenance functions. Handles work requests and responds to emergencies on various mechanical and electrical support systems. Receives general direction from mechanical, electrical and carpentry supervisors as appropriate.

Job Duties

• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on large tonnage central plant chilling equipment.
• Reads and interprets electrical, mechanical and pneumatic prints related to HVAC equipment.
• Plumbs, solders and brazes water, air and high-pressure refrigerant lines.
• Performs preventive maintenance and trouble-shoots all types of air distribution systems.
• Performs air balancing measurements and adjustments as required.
• Tests, troubleshoots and repairs all types of heating, chilled water, condenser, glycol and heat recovery loops.
• Analyzes, maintains and controls chemicals in chilled water, condenser water, glycol and heating water circuits.
• Performs the required skilled services when recovering and recycling refrigerants.
• Maintains a knowledge base of the changing refrigerant environment.
• Schedules and prints work orders for preventive maintenance, repairs and breakdowns utilizing the computerized preventive maintenance system.
• Maintains and troubleshoots computerized and microprocessor based control systems.
• Utilizes the facilities energy management program to control the environment (i.e. Johnson and Honeywell systems).
• Installs and maintains refrigeration, air conditioning equipment and instrument air compressors.
• Repairs a variety of mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment and general building components.
• Responds to alarms on the message handling and building automation systems.
• Provides first response to all types of maintenance situations or conditions.
• Makes general equipment and systems adjustments or repairs and notifies appropriate other tradesperson or supervisor as required.
• Orders parts and materials needed and assists shops supervisors in maintaining inventory stock.
• Initiates Facilities Operations work requests and verbal handoffs as appropriate to assure follow-through on customer and facilities concerns.
• Communicates, works with and assists other zone maintenance team members with their area of expertise as needed.
• Performs routine inspections of finishes, signage, hardware, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems throughout the maintenance zone.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Geisinger is proud to offer a HVAC Mechanic Zone/ Trade a $23.69 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals.

Position Details:

• Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm
• Shift: Days

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity 

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one 
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents  
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)  
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage  
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions  
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly  
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year  
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive  
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.  
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance  

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Refrigerant Certified within 6 months of hire - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Skills

Mathematics; Communication

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.