Engineering HVAC Technician

Job Location

320 W. 18th St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky

• Assist the director in planning, estimating and projects.
• Familiar with tools of trade, interpretation of diagrams and schematics, codes, and types of materials.
• Regularly inspects and tests medical air, vacuum and chillers, life safety equipment, signal/alarm equipment, communication, and plant distribution/operation systems.
• Competently isolates defects in HVAC wiring, switches, motors, and HVAC equipment components using test equipment.
• Examines and tests elements of systems to locate obvious faults.
• Competently replaces such defective mechanical parts as gears, bearings, and related devices according to need.
• Accurately installs new HVAC equipment machinery; studies blueprints/diagrams/specs sheets to determine layout, location, and cost estimate if items to be installed.
• Operates and ensures that the life safety equipment is maintained and documented as required.
• Maintains an attitude for life safety, energy conservation.
• Ultimately responsible for HVAC concern at all facilities.
• Supports the SDS, Hazardous Communication, EOC, and Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Answers routine questions regarding hospital and departmental operations, policies and procedures.
• Works as maintenance mechanic when not performing as tradesmen.
• May have supplemental duties.
• Works on and repairs HVAC Air Handler units.
• Works on and uses building management system.
• Maintains and repairs transit tube system.
• In charge of filter replacement program.
• Maintains HVAC supply, return and exhaust systems.

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, Trade School or College preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years experience, factory training on HVAC operation preferred.