Job Description
Temporary Refrigeration Mechanic-Mount Sinai West
Repairs, installs and performs preventive maintenance on various types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment including but not limited to kitchen walk in boxes and blast freezers, laboratory and blood bank refrigerators, domestic refrigerators, package air conditioning units, incremental units, window units, dx and chilled water air handlers, fan coil units, etc
Qualifications
Requirements:
High School or Trade Vocational School/Refrigeration diploma required or completion of a training program recognized by BIMC
Must have at least 5 years related experience.
Must be able to obtain all certificates or licenses as required by Federal, State or Local codes. Certificate of Qualification for Refrigeration Operator. EPA Universal Certification as Refrigeration handler. Certificate of Fitness for Oxygen & Acetylene
Collective bargaining unit: Local 810-MSW
Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $48.48 - $51.48 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
Teamsters Local 810 at MS West - Fabricators & Warehousemen (IBEW), BBF - Engineering Facilities Management - WST, Mount Sinai West
Responsibilities
Repairs, installs and performs preventive maintenance on various types of ice machines and water fountains
Keeps legible and organized records of installations and repairs on equipment
Practices EPA approved methods of handling and servicing equipment including using recovery and recycling equipment to remove refrigent, record keeping of refrigerant usage, ensuring minimal release of refrigerant to the atmosphere, reporting to supervisor accidental release of refrigerant etc
Troubleshoots control circuits to diagnose equipment problems and failures by reading wire diagrams and using volt meters and amp probes
Troubleshoots system troubles using refrigeration gauges to determine proper refrigerant pressure and temperatures
Replaces compressors, thermoexpansion valves, evaporator and condenser coils as per EPA guidelines
Locates leaks in system using electronic leak detectors, halide torch and/or soap and water
Makes repairs as per EPA guidelines
Controls room duties at the discretion of the supervisor
Can be assigned to the operating room to fill in due to vacation and sick
Responsible for keeping shop and tools clean and organized and for securing tools and equipment to prevent theft
Prepares requisitions for supplies and materials and follows up as required
Makes himself available at all times, while on Medical Center premises, to respond to emergency situations within his shop or department. Is available to respond to the requests of supervisors and department heads from departments other than his own during an emergency situation
About Us
Strength through Unity and Inclusion
The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.
About the Mount Sinai Health System:
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
Compensation Statement
Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $48.4785 - $51.4785 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.