Maintain the facilities mechanical systems and equipment, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems in a clean, repaired and running condition for an efficient operation.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect all facilities specific mechanical air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment to identify possible deficiencies and/or malfunctions. Inspect mechanical devices and makes any necessary repairs or corrections.

• Interpret all information gathered from blueprints, instruction books and sketches to maintain all equipment. Ensure all equipment is kept in efficient working order and operated in a safe manner.

• Perform preventive maintenance and take proactive steps to ensure equipment is properly maintained. Check meters, gauges, signal lights and other warning devices for possible problems and makes necessary corrections.

• Perform all work following infection control procedures. Complete and records work orders; submits hours to supervisor on a daily basis.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area, equipment rooms and shop areas. Maintain assigned mechanical area. Fabricate and maintain ICRA consistent with UPMC policy and standards.

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs all duties as assigned.

• High School diploma with three-year apprenticeship in institutional refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems is required.

• Completion of a recognized course in institutional refrigeration and air conditioning may be substituted year for year for apprenticeship and experience, or equivalent, such as on-the-job training.

• Must have working knowledge of plumbing, steam fitting and sheet metal work.

• May in the course of their duties be in rooms where medication is stored.

• No contact with medications is allowed.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Must possess appropriate license or registration to meet code requirements, as needed.

• Driver's License

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran