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Stanford Health Care HVAC Mechanic IV in Palo Alto, California
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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Health Care’s mission is to heal humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time. The Facilities Services & Planning (“FS&P”) division plays a key role in helping Stanford Health Care accomplish this mission. With a fast-paced, tech-savvy, and lean culture that focuses on goals, metrics and continuous improvement, FS&P provides non-clinical operational support to Stanford Health Care and other Stanford Medicine entities to ensure safe and successful non-clinical operations 24/7 and plan for the organization’s future facility needs.
This is a Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
HVAC Mechanic installs, maintains, inspects and repairs refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, pneumatic and electronic controls, heating and cooling facilities and does general maintenance work in all HVAC equipment.
Locations
Stanford Health Care
What you will do
Performs preventive maintenance work on HVAC equipment in accordance with the correct procedures and recommends changes in existing equipment and conditions for better operating efficiency.
Installs new air conditioning units and systems, connecting the systems to required services and testing for proper operation.
Installs, calibrates, and maintains manual, automatic pneumatic and electronic controls on all HVAC equipment. Obtains assistance when necessary on complicated electronics or pneumatic controls.
Maintains tools, equipment and work area assigned. Prepares requisitions for supplies or materials required for given, authorized work in accordance with established procedures.
Performs welding and brazing, and soldering on HVAC equipment in accordance with recognized and proper procedures.
Repairs, maintains, and diagnoses problems regarding centralized air handling units for both electrical and pneumatic controls, including refrigerated air conditioning units, and walk in boxes, cold rooms and chillers for certain areas. Responds to complaints for heating or cooling and makes adjustments to bring it up to the necessary comfort levels as required by the occupants.
Tests and balances the heating, cooling, ventilating, and air conditioning to conform to the proper specifications and code requirements.
Assists other crafts on shutdowns involving heating and cooling, and power supply for refrigerated system.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, preferred.
Experience Qualifications
Seven (7+) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Seven (7) years of health care HVAC field work, preferred
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
Ability to operate standard tools, instruments and equipment used on the job
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair
Licenses and Certifications
CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State .
HVACEPAU – EPA Type 608 Universal Certification required. Current employees must obtain by June 1, 2019 required .
CMM - Certified Maintenance Manager preferred
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $60.00 - $67.56 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow.
As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.
Learn about our awards (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/awards.html) and significant events (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/about-us/our-history.html) .