HVAC​/General mechanic

Job Summary

This job maintains the total HVAC‑R equipment throughout the company's facilities. The HVAC‑R Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on a wide variety of air conditioning systems, ice makers, refrigerators, and freezers, utilizing specialized test equipment and hand/power tools.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Required – High School diploma or equivalent.

Required – 2 years job related experience.

• Required – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification or within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred – Class “A” air condition and refrigeration license in the state of practice and completion of accredited courses in air condition and refrigeration.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to interpret and understand blueprints, electrical and pneumatic control schematics and specifications.
• Analytical skills to maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC‑R equipment and controls.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Experience safely using hand tools, electric and pneumatic power tools, and HVAC‑R testing equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Interpersonal skills to courteously interact with staff, patients and visitors.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Position may require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, extended shifts and emergency call‑outs.

• Troubleshoots and repairs air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, electrical and pneumatic controls related to HVAC systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and documents maintenance measures and logs.
• Makes repairs to air handling equipment, i.e., replaces bearings, belts, pulleys, and air filters; services rooftop units, split DX systems and Liebert air conditioning units.
• Uses refrigerant recovery equipment when servicing refrigerant‑based systems.
• Remains onsite during severe weather emergencies or disasters when assigned a work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Heavy work – Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work. Must have good vision correctable to 20‑20 with no color blindness. Must be able to crawl, climb, and bend without restrictions. Must be able to work indoors, outdoors, and in restricted spaces as job duties dictate.

May require working a flexible schedule such as nights, weekends, extended shifts and emergency call‑outs. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

Because the role is within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste via receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on‑site. Individuals who reside in or will work from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. are not eligible for remote work.