Air Conditioner Technician at Cedarcrest Hospitals

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The Air conditioner technician shall be the custodian and primary implementers at the branch level of all functionality of already installed HVAC systems at the branch level.
• You will ensure that the hospital's built environment and HVAC systems are in the best possible operational condition.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure full functionality of already installed HVAC systems at the branch level.
• Receive Requests for Technical Attention (corrective maintenance) from client, staff & units within the hospital branch and assess the work order resource needs with the objective of ensuring the issues reported are solved in good time, with the desired quality output, not exceeding the prescribed scope of works and at an affordable cost.
• Conduct periodic assessments of the branch hospital's built environment and do ensure that the buildings’ HVAC systems are in an agreed conducive condition, fit for patients, staff, and other persons.
• Shall stand as the Hospitals representative on all HVAC systems-related construction works within the branch, but shall perform this role with close supervision from the technical manager.
• Perform periodic preventive and predictive maintenance procedures as planned and approved respectively.
• Respond to out of hours calls as necessary and occasionally attend on site if the Situation arises. Also attend as necessary out of hour’s meetings, training courses, seminars and conferences.
• Work closely with other units of the Hospital administration to ensure efficient and effective service delivery
• Attend meetings as appropriate and carry out specific tasks as instructed by his/her line manager.
• Perform any legitimate task that may be duly assigned to him/her.

HIERARCHY

• This role reports to the Technician Manager

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• OND, ND, Trade test, hand on skills on HVAC or any related field.
• 2+ years experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating.
• Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols.
• Proficient in reading schematics and work plans.
• Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice.
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the clients/vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.