Primary Location:

Mary and Elizabeth - UMC

Address:

1850 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville, KY 40215


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

About UofL Health:
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center.
With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Job Description:

Position Summary and Purpose
This position is responsible for proper operation of mechanical systems and equipment. These systems are life support systems or essential utilities, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, critical and commercial refrigeration, special ventilation hoods, terminal and control equipment, pneumatic, automated building systems and direct digital controls. 
 

Essential Functions:
Under the direct supervision of a Supervisor/Lead Mechanic, this position will provide a safe campus, including: 
•    Monitors, trouble shoots and customizes the HVAC Energy Management System to optimize energy saving’s
•    Completes inspections and repairs of all mechanical and refrigeration equipment according to established procedures. Lowering equipment down time and repair cost utilizing a maintenance schedule
•    Completes required documentation in reference to all equipment, mechanical and refrigeration systems as required by federal, state and regulatory agencies
 

Other Functions:
•    Assists other skilled workers and performs general maintenance work as needed
•    Responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance of all assigned equipment utilizing a data-based work order management system
•    Responsible for maintaining of parts materials and supplies to perform daily job function 
•    Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
•    Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
•    Performs other duties as assigned
 

Additional Job Description:

Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:
•    High School diploma or GED/Equivalent (required)
•    HVAC apprenticeship  or 2  years associates degree (preferred) 
Experience: 
•    0 - 1 year commercial/industrial HVAC and Refrigeration (required) 
•    1 – 2 years commercial/industrial HVAC and Refrigeration (preferred)
Licensure:
•    Current Valid Driver’s License must be maintained (required)
•    HVAC Journeyman (preferred) 
Certification:
•    EPA Technician Certification (preferred) 

Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: 
•    Time management skill, able plan work and priorities
•    Must have strong relationship building skills
•    Must have strong initiative and be able to gather and analyze information skillfully. Be able to brainstorm alternative resources and directions
•    Must be able to break down complex tasks into manageable parts in a systematic, detailed way and considers input from several sources
•    Must be detail-oriented and have ability to check own work for accuracy and quality
•    Must be able to problem-solve by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, as well as develop alternative solutions when needed
•    Must have great flexibility and the ability to continually look for ways to adjust and change-rather than identifying why things cannot be accomplished
•    Must have the ability to problem solve and come up with a solution

Language Ability: 
•    Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
•    Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret common and industry-related documents
•    Must have the ability to respond to common inquires or complaints from patients, families, UofL staff and the general public

Reasoning Ability:  
•    Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
•    Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results
Computer Skills: 
•    Basic work knowledge of computers (email)
•    Specialized programs (data-based work order management system)
•    Energy Management System
•    Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:
•    Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
•    Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
•    Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
•    Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
•    Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
•    Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
•    Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
•    Working together as a team to achieve our goals
•    Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
•    Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve 
•    Using our resources wisely
•    Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health