HVAC Mechanic III

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Learn more about career opportunities on our Careers Page.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Explore our Benefits, current Hiring Incentives, and our Taking Care of Us initiative — which embraces Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth, and Equity (B.R.I.D.G.E.) — to see how we invest in our team members and culture.

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work‑life balance.
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities.
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare.
• Free onsite parking, 24/7‑armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials.
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets).

Full details are available on our Benefits Page.

The HVAC Mechanic III performs preventive and corrective maintenance on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems and Equipment at the main hospital building as well as at satellite facilities. Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Participates in the hospital preventive maintenance (PM) program.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient‑centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs various types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Cuts, bends, solders, and installs piping systems as required to complete HVAC equipment repairs.
  • Replaces single phase and 3-phase motors.
  • Replaces pumps and pump couplings.
  • Services and repairs supply and exhaust fans and replaces belts.
  • Maintains ice makers.
  • Maintains kitchen equipment including but not limited to: walk‑in refrigerators, reach‑in boxes and dishwashers.
  • Maintains pumps, motors, fans and water treatment for cooling towers.
• Performs refrigerant system leak testing procedures, charging and evacuating A/C & R components in accordance with proper EPA rules and regulations for handling refrigerant.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and programs variable frequency devices (VFDs) for HVAC system pumps and fan motors.
• Rebuilds a wide variety of chilled water and hot water pumps, split case and centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers and chiller compressors.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydronic boilers, air handlers, heat pumps, package terminal air…