chief hvac mechanic

Chief HVAC Mechanic - Full Time - Day

JFK University Medical Center Edison, New Jersey

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• StatusFull Time with Benefits

Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian
Health
we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health We offer EXCELLENT benefits, Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more

This position is responsible for supervising, performing repairs, installations, replacements and testing of all heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems and associated equipment for the medical center and of site buildings. Part of the emergency response team and snow removal team. Performs duties at locations separated from the hospital and all other duties as required.

Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Chief HVAC Mechanic at Hackensack Meridian
Health
includes:

• Maintains all temperature controls. Schedule personnel on daily work assignments. Works from equipment manuals, blueprints and sketches for prompt repair of all equipment. Works with and understands the building management system to control temperature and air flow.
• Assigns PM and CM work orders to staff via the computerized work order system daily. Schedules work with Department Supervisors as needed for their input. Inputs all PM and CM work orders to the computerized work order system daily. Provides overall supervision to the A/C Section. Performs annual employee evaluations.
• Requisitions for equipment parts and building repairs the same day as notified. Requisitions are complete and accurate before submitting. Contact purchasing and/or the vendor. Processes and secures all material delivered to the shop on the same day.
• Insures all SWO's are completed accurately and submits them to the Chief Power Plant Supervisor for filing. Insures all material, power equipment and tools are available for a continuous work flow.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), GED equivalent programs, and/or other Vocational degrees/certificates.
• Certificate in advanced technical school for HVAC acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in the HVAC/refrigeration field.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today

Compensation
Minimum rate of $37.69 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network
Hackensack Meridian
Health
(HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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