Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Details

• Department: Plant Maintenance

• Schedule: Full-time days, 7a - 3:30p

• Hospital: Ascension Borgess

• Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the installation, repair and preventative maintenance of chillers, ice machines, air conditioners, freezers, dietary equipment, air-handling units, and all units used for the purposes of refrigeration. Requires the interpersonal skills necessary to discuss equipment problems and exchange information on factual matters. Skills necessary to repair or modify equipment and skills necessary to troubleshoot HVAC systems.

• Install and maintain pneumatic controls and/or Direct Digital Controls (DDC). Daily interfaces with computerized Energy Management Systems.

• Work to maintain efficiency of chillers with a goal of reducing utility expenses related to the operation of the chillers. Start and Stop Chillers to as needed to maintain appropriate building temperatures.

• Assist other skilled trades and general maintenance personnel as assigned. In doing so, may assist with assembly of equipment.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair functions while ensuring that affected department is prepared for and is minimally inconvenienced by work performed.

• Responsible to be knowledgeable in usage of Building Automation System for control of Air Handlers and Associated Equipment.

• Responsible to have knowledge and understanding of the Pneumatic Tube System to assist maintenance mechanics with troubleshooting system problems.

• Act as a resource person for the Medical Center. Ensure that refrigeration and air-handling units are adequate for stated needs and that all requirements, codes and regulations are strictly followed.

• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees. May provide structured in-services on points of particular interest or concern.

• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Certification specializing in EPA Refrigerant Handling obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Certification.Must possess certification through the Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering (MiSHE) MECH program preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.

• Two (2) years post-high school education focused in Applied Science and Technology or equivalent is required.

• Three (3) years of related work experience is required. Experience with Pneumatic and Digital Controls and Computerized Energy Management Systems is required.

Additional Preferences

Experience:

• HVAC certified and prior experience

• Prior hospital experience preferred

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.