HVAC Mechanic II Wilmington

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Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospital s in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at Christiana Care!

Wilmington, Delaware, at Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals.

• Operate, maintain, and repair all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including steam and hot water heating systems, chilled water and direct expansion cooling systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair ice machines, packaged refrigerators/freezers, walk‑in refrigerators/freezers, and other cooling and refrigeration equipment.
• Operate and maintain pneumatic/electronic temperature/humidity control systems (thermostats, valves, dampers, transmitters, controllers, switches, sensors).
• Operate and maintain chillers for comfort or process cooling systems, including associated cooling towers.
• Answer complaints about equipment operation, temperature, and/or humidity.
• Respond to emergency situations such as power failures and fire alarms to restore equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Assist in training HVAC apprentice mechanics and evaluate performance.
• Follow all safety procedures in performance of job responsibilities.
• Report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations to supervisor.
• Read blueprints and schematics.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Day shift 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – On‑Call alternating weeks, weekends, holidays.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Four years relevant HVAC experience.
• Journeyman certification, or Master HVAC/R license, or military HVAC/R specialist experience.

• Maintain EPA certification for working with CFC, HCFC, HFC refrigerants Level I and Level II under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
• Obtain respiratory medical clearance and wear a half‑face air purifying respirator or power air purifying respirator (PAPR).

Strenuous work associated with direct HVAC system repair, including operating chain falls and large wrenches, climbing cooling towers, boiler tops, ladder work, and bending and stooping over equipment.

• Exposure to oils, grease, hot surfaces, chemical fumes, soot, dust, dirt, extreme heat, cold, and noise.
• Exposure to burns, scalds, eye and ear hazards, and falls.
• Exposure to cramped and confined areas, and danger of infection.

Starting rate of $35.12 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, hourly rate increases to $39.43. After one year, increases to $43.73.

• Collaborative and team focused environment.
• Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Work/life benefits: annual membership to , backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, etc.

Christiana Care is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job will be posted until July 18, 2026. This position is open. For more information about benefits, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..