Maintenance Tech

About this Job: General Summary of Position
Under general supervision operates and maintains microprocessor-based systems including air distribution and pneumatic tube. Analyzes specific requirements of system and supplied areas and performs appropriate programming preventative maintenance and repairs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs tests maintains and repairs air distribution and pneumatic tube systems including supply and return exhaust fans as well as system components such as direct digital and pneumatic controls firmware software and their related end devices.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses engineering plant complications and systems malfunctions. Develops and implements solutions/corrections.
• Inspects and critically evaluates the condition of all system components work in progress and completed maintenance ensuring proper standards are met.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and casualty prevention work orders. Recommends improvements and modifications as appropriate. Maintains accurate records/logs as required.
• Develops estimates for a wide variety of repairs to installed equipment in accordance with requirements. Determines the means and methods to be used estimates time material(s) and human resources needed and may be required to secure the appropriate tools/equipment and materials.
• Programs air distribution lighting and Peak Demand Limiting (PDL) to optimize energy conservation and maintain appropriate environment thought the Washington Hospital Center.
• Guides lower classified personnel in the installation and repair of electrical/electronic equipment and/or systems.
• Assists with Class III and Class IV asbestos removal under the guidelines of the Respirator Protection Program.
• Maintains and inventories equipment tools supplies mechanical room operating logs and data trends for optimal and efficient performance.
• Maintains work area(s) in clean/safe condition.
• Learns and/or remains current with the latest applicable codes standards and regulations including but not limited to: fire safety electrical plant operations NFPA The Joint Commission ASHRAE ANSI OSHA and DCRA.
• Minimal Qualifications
  Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required or
  • Trade/vocational school graduate; or equivalent with courses such as chemistry physics and mathematics exhibiting the ability to read understand and interpret equipment manuals written specifications written and oral instructions meters and gages as well as models/graphic illustrations such as: layout diagrams blueprints mechanical and architectural drawings work sketches and schematic drawings as well as the ability to detect warning signals and machinery malfunctions required
  Experience
  • 1-2 years as a Maintenance Mechanic demonstrating the ability to perform this position and the knowledge of computer operations and programming of mechanical systems required or
  • 5-7 years operating and maintaining HVAC and microprocessor based pneumatic tube systems required
  This position has a hiring range of : USD $20.57 - USD $36.27 /Hr.