Journeyman 1 - Service Tech (hvac)

Journeyman 1- Service Tech

Join our UPMC Corporate Team as a Journeyman 1- Service Tech! The Service Tech is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems related to air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation across the facility. This role ensures all equipment operates safely and efficiently by interpreting technical documentation, performing preventive maintenance, and responding to system alerts and deficiencies. The technician adheres to infection control procedures, maintains clean and organized workspaces, and fabricates ICRA containment in alignment with UPMC standards. Daily documentation of work orders and hours is required, along with flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned. This position plays a critical role in supporting a safe, functional, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

This role will support our UPMC Facilities across the Pittsburgh area and will primarily work in Oakland, PA. The Journeyman 1- Service Tech will work Monday through Friday during the hours of 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This position will have rotating on call shifts that include weekend and holidays as needed.

If you are ready to expand your HVAC career, look no further and apply to join our team!

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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Must possess appropriate license or registration to meet code requirements, as needed.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran