Maintain the facilities mechanical systems and equipment, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation systems in a clean, repaired and running condition for an efficient operation. **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. + 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. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Must possess appropriate license or registration to meet code requirements, as needed. + Driver's License + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**