Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS), a branch of North Canberra Hospital (NCH), are responsible for:

• Capital project delivery.
• Facilities Management.
• Asset Management.
• Minor Works project.
• Off-Site Maintenance at Clare Holland House (CHH).
• Domestic and Environmental Services.
• Food Services.
• Procurement.
• Fleet Management.

Facilities Management (FM) is responsible for all FM services across all NCH and CHH properties (Acute and Non-Acute), buildings, plant and non-clinical equipment. These services include high quality and timely delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, asset management, utilities and contracts for the Canberra Health Services property portfolio at NCH and CHH.

The Senior Refrigeration Mechanic will report to the Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance (ADFM) and will undertake activities to support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, and repairs for the North Canberra Hospital and other facilities managed by NCH across the ACT. The asset portfolio is a diverse and complex range of mechanical systems and essential infrastructure that support the critical nature of a Health service delivery model.

The Senior Refrigeration Mechanic will have a unique understanding of the responsibilities and accountabilities of the role, being able to work collaboratively across a range of areas in CHS. The incumbent will provide outstanding leadership, communicate professionally and work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.

Under the limited direction of the Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance (ADFM) you will perform a variety of hydraulic related tasks including but not limited to the following:

You will:

• Actively manage and participate in the operation of planned and reactive maintenance and Work Order requests including undertake essential repair works and general maintenance activities at the request of Management.
• Liaise with the Assistant Director, Facilities Maintenance regarding plant or equipment failures and to request the supply of goods and/or services as necessary.
• Undertake fault finding on HVAC&R equipment and systems and report findings.
• Monitor BMS alarms and proactively fix any HVAC related issues.
• Undertake plant room audits, liaise with Mechanical contractors and BMS techs and provide recommendations to Assistant director, Facilities Maintenance.
• Participate in Facilities Management Services process improvement activities, and where appropriate recommend the investigation of process improvements related to the work area. Including participate as required in the planning process for new buildings and projects.
• Complete all report sheets, work orders, logbooks and test certificates in hard copy or electronic logger as necessary.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

Essential

• Recognised HVAC Trade Licence (Cert III in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.
• Refrigerant Handling License:
• Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• 5+ years’ experience in commercial HVAC.
• Restricted Electrical License.
• The successful applicant may need to be available for weekend and after-hours work on a rotating roster.
• Asbestos awareness training.

Desirable

• Working at Heights training or willingness to participate in employer sponsored courses within 12 months of employment.
• Confined space training or willingness to participate in employer sponsored courses within 12 months of employment.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework and all other related frameworks.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Essential

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Health care setting or similar environment.

Desirable

• Willingness to participate in an employer-sponsored courses within the first 12 months of employment (if required)
• Hold a current drivers’ licence.

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

All employees are required to:

• adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven experience in HVAC-related services and specialised equipment in a large health care setting or similar environment.
2. Ability to understand priorities relating to services and patient care and to be able to complete work to meet those objectives.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of asset management systems and a proven capacity to oversee the development and implementation of asset standards, procurement utilisation and maintenance.
4. Proven knowledge of relevant legislation, Regulations, Standards and codes of practice in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, with specific knowledge of the technical requirements affecting health services and assets. Sound planning and communication skills.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.

Administrative	Frequency
Telephone use	Frequently
General computer use	Frequently
Extensive keying/data entry	Occasionally
Graphical/analytical based	Occasionally
Sitting at a desk	Frequently
Standing for long periods	Frequently

Psychosocial demands	Frequency
Distressed People e.g. Emergency or grief situations	Occasionally
Aggressive & Uncooperative People e.g. drug / alcohol, dementia, mental illness	Occasionally
Unpredictable People e.g. Dementia, mental illness, head injuries	Occasionally
Restraining e.g. involvement in physical containment of clients/consumers	Never
Exposure to Distressing Situations e.g. Child abuse, viewing dead / mutilated bodies; verbal abuse; domestic violence; suicide	Occasionally

Physical demands	Frequency
Distance walking (large buildings or inter-building transit)	Frequently
Working outdoors	Frequently

Manual handling	Frequency
Lifting 0 - 9kg	Frequently
Lifting 10 - 15kg	Occasionally
Lifting 16kg+	Occasionally
Climbing	Occasionally
Running	Never
Reaching	Occasionally
Kneeling	Occasionally
Foot and leg movement	Occasionally
Hand, arm and grasping movements	Occasionally
Bending/squatting	Occasionally
Bend/Lean Forward from Waist/Trunk twisting	Occasionally
Push/pull	Occasionally
Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time	Occasionally

Travel	Frequency
Frequent travel – multiple work sites	Occasionally
Frequent travel – driving	Occasionally

Specific hazards	Frequency
Working at heights	Occasionally
Exposure to extreme temperatures	Occasionally
Operation of heavy machinery e.g. forklift	Never
Confined spaces	Occasionally
Excessive noise	Occasionally
Low lighting	Occasionally
Handling of dangerous goods/equipment e.g. gases; liquids; biological.	Occasionally
Slippery or uneven surfaces	Occasionally