Serves as a work leader for the Refrigeration team, assisting with scheduling employees, training, evaluation, and providing expert work leadership as needed with regard to various repair, preventive maintenance, and project-related tasks. Assists other staff with the use and repair of refrigerated equipment. Serves as a resource person, while providing literature and information in order to assist other personnel with the repair and use of refrigerated equipment. Responsible for complex repair and preventive maintenance of refrigerators, air conditioners, and other related refrigeration equipment within the Parkland Health & Hospital System. Performs various refrigeration and hospital-wide repair and maintenance tasks throughout Parkland to ensure that all facilities are safe and operational. Responsible for all new a/c unit installations, while adhering to safety codes and regulations to ensure that new installations operate effectively and according to Parkland standards. Documents all work orders to ensure that all work performed is appropriately accounted for and documented. Maintains a positive working relationship with job-related contacts, such as management, patients, employees, contractors, and vendors in order to improve overall departmental and area performance and to ensure that all job contacts are pleasant and productive. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the Refrigeration Repair field by attending seminars/workshops and reading professional journals to improve professional knowledge. Integrates this knowledge gained into current work practices in order to improve repair and maintenance services. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer, internal and external, satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and missions of Parkland in order to improve overall departmental and area performance and effectiveness. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Refrigeration area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Performs preventative maintenance functions for HVAC and refrigerated equipment and other types of equipment to ensure that the frequency of system failures is kept at a minimum. Responds to repair requests from Parkland staff by resolving equipment malfunctions according to established policies and procedures to provide Parkland departments with prompt and efficient maintenance service. Maintains records of maintenance and preventative maintenance operations according to established policies and procedures to ensure that accurate documentation is maintained and made available for reference. Identifies prices and orders parts from vendors as needed to maintain appropriate stock levels and resolve emergencies. Responsible for the installation of new air conditioning units, chillers, and ice machines per code. Knowledgeable of the BAS and the refrigeration monitoring system. Other duties as assigned. Job Accountabilities. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding. P - Hexpansion