USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms.
We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community. Responsibilities This is skilled mechanical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. An employee in a position allocated to this classification is responsible for performing skilled work which involves installing and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment according to blueprints and schematic drawings Assembling structural and functional components Performing preventive maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment Work is performed under the general supervision of a technical superior and is reviewed upon completion for conformance with established standards and procedures Maintains and operates varied makes of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems Troubleshoots and repairs electronic and pneumatic control systems Repairs hot water, chill water, and steam systems to include boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, valves and other auxiliary equipment Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment Utilizes test equipment to include volt/amp/ohms meter, temperature pressure gauges for refrigerant systems and others Utilizes appropriate hand and power tools for repair and installation of equipment Uses University vehicle to travel between work sites Moves items weighing up to 5O lbs.
Climbs ladders to access work areas Works in closed areas of extreme hot or cold temperatures Distinguishes color coded wiring Reads blueprints and schematics to determine location, size, capacity and types of components needed to repair equipment and/or systems Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as required. Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years in the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems,possession of Refrigerant Transition and Recovery certification, and possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama Required Successful completion of a program of study in HVAC at an accredited vocational/technical school may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.