With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley.
OUR BENEFITS:
In addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period:
A range of health, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance benefits.
A generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year.
403(b) retirement plan with various investment options.
Opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
SHIFT:Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
MAIN FUNCTION:
The Plant Operations System (HVAC) Technician is responsible for performing various duties required in the installation, maintenance, and servicing of the hospital's air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and ventilation systems, including the electrical and pneumatic controls associated with this equipment.
This position reports to the Lead Plant Operations (HVAC) Technician and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Install, maintain, and repair low- and high-pressure piping systems. These systems may supply or carry a variety of services such as steam, gas, air, medical gasses, water, etc., and be connected to such items as pneumatic control equipment, compressors, presses, cooling towers, sterilizers, vacuum pumps, heating units, air conditioning, and ventilation units, etc.
Install and maintain such items as traps, valves, thermostats, electrical and pneumatic controls, pumps, etc. working with construction drawing or blueprints.
Inspect systems to prevent or locate malfunctions periodically. Diagnose and remedy equipment problems to avoid shutdowns.
Remain flexible to work alternate shifts as necessary.
After appropriate training, respond in the event of a Code Orange.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Attend meetings as required.
Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent courses in HVAC, computer-controlled systems, asbestos maintenance training, and mechanical equipment required.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification (MOAB or equivalent) required.
EPA Refrigeration and Recovery certification required.
Massachusetts Refrigeration License preferred.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.
