HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician provides service and maintenance to the equipment, buildings, and grounds of the George Town Hospital and 4 district clinics. In addition, equipment at Faith Hospital, the Dental Section, and the medical offices of public schools.

Primary Responsibilities: The successful candidate has shared responsibility for ensuring the installation, maintenance, repairing, and rebuilding of the heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, refrigeration systems, and other related mechanical equipment and controls. Installation of or supervision of the installation of split and ducted air conditioning systems, 1-5 tons, and the reciprocating chilled water system at all the Health Services Department complexes. Additionally, candidate is required to determine by regular inspections, the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns and major overhauls on air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment. Recommend when equipment should be shut down for major overhauls, plan sequence of operations and methods to use when making repairs, replacements, mechanical alterations, and overhauls, following trade practice and manufacturers specifications.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate must possess a High School Diploma with five (5) years’ relevant experience OR a minimum of one-year trade school courses in HVAC theory with a minimum of two (2) years’ apprenticeship experience in the field of HVAC. Must have the ability to trouble shoot Chill water systems, sound reasoning ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where limited standardisation exists. In addition, must be able to communicate clearly in English via radio or telephone, have a good knowledge of hand and power tools, ability to read blueprints and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form, and have a valid driver’s license.