AC Mechanic

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking an AC Mechanic to install and maintain mechanical systems in our facility. You will coordinate with facilities and engineering, run tests, create work orders, and monitor vendor activities to ensure reliable operations.

This role requires basic HVAC experience, OSHA-10, and EPA 608 Type I certification or progress toward it. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in our fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade training or HVAC experience.
• EPA Section 608 Type I certification preferred or obtainable within intro period.
• OSHA 10; completion of trade school or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain mechanical systems and components.
• Coordinate with facilities and engineering teams; perform testing and work orders.
• Monitor vendors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Document PMs, rounds, and repairs; update CMMS records.
• Assist with outages, renovations, and capital projects as needed.

Skills

Organization skills

General maintenance

Communication

Autonomy

EPA 608 Type I

OSHA 10

HVAC fundamentals

PM procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

Power tools

Building controls

Job description

Day (United States of America) AC Mechanic

Installation and maintenance of mechanical systems and their associated components. Coordinate with facilities and engineering team. Maintain compliance with all mechanical systems by conducting testing, reporting, work orders, etc. Monitor vendors conducting service and repairs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications are based on technician level. Technician I typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus trade school, apprenticeship training, or equivalent mechanical/HVAC experience. Required-at-hire qualifications and certifications, along with any items required within 6-12 months of hire, should be applied if referenced below.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience based on level, refer to the table below.
• Organization skills- well organized and detail orientated.
• Knowledge of general maintenance.
• Good communicator with people skills.
• Mechanical Technician Ladder Level Key Skill Focus Autonomy Experience Required Certifications Preferred Certifications Technician I Preventive maintenance fundamentals: filter changes, belt alignment, coil cleaning, basic work orders, rounds, and support for air handlers, exhaust fans, split systems, and terminal devices in non-critical spaces.
• Low: works under close supervision; follows standard procedures and escalation paths.
• 0-2 years EPA Section 608 Type I or obtain within introductory period.
• OSHA 10; trade school or apprenticeship completion.
• Specific Skill Requirements by Level Technician I: Entry / Apprentice Safety fundamentals: lockout/tagout, PPE, infection prevention awareness, and safe work practices in occupied health care environments.
• Mechanical basics: hand tools, filters, belts, bearings, drain lines, thermostats, and basic HVAC component identification.
• Documentation: completes PMs, rounds, and work orders accurately and escalates issues affecting temperature, humidity, or pressure relationships.
• Healthcare HVAC subject matter expertise: leads resolution of chronic comfort, humidity, filtration, and pressurization issues in critical and non-critical spaces.
• Training and leadership: mentors technicians, standardizes PM practices, and supports competency development, certification readiness, and cross-training.
• Consultation and planning: partners with facilities leadership, infection prevention, vendors, and engineers on outages, renovations, and corrective action plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

Applies to all levels. Increased responsibility is expected as well as autonomy as the level increases. Maintain and update information in our Computer Monitoring System in order to maintain efficiencies and compliance corporate wide. Include data entry of new assets after the completion of a project such as but not limited to new VAV’s, AHU’s/RTU’s, dampers, motors, pumps, chillers, modifications to the system, cooling towers, compressors, etc. Monitor and maintain systems such as but not limited to Chilled water, domestic hot/cold water, heating hot water, boiler/steam, building controls, medical gas, compressed air, vacuum, water quality, CMMS, VFD’s, remote monitoring of systems, etc. Assist Facility Manager/PM and/or representative for any assigned Engineering and Construction related major or minor capital projects. Inclusive of repairs, communication, and/or any delegated task. Monitor vendors under contract and follow up of execution to ensure we hold all vendors accountable. Assist with creating and maintaining tracking spreadsheets of items due. Conduct general maintenance and minor repairs. Assist and coordinate regarding but not limited to: Purchase Requisitions, purchase orders, repairs, general maintenance, replacement projects. Maintain good communication with leadership and the team, specifically the team you report to. Test Mechanical systems to maintain operations and compliance. Keep documentation updated on a regular basis. Maintain all mechanical systems. Proactive on certifications and continued learning courses/webinars. Complete all other assigned tasks from leadership as needed. Participates in ON CALL needs and troubleshooting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standard for an office environment. Walking, standing or sitting for long periods required during regular day shift. Must be able to do general maintenance and minor repairs. Occasional Lifting, pushing, pulling of twenty-five to fifty pounds or Equivalent required during regular day shift.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside and outdoor environment with exposure to temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease or waste. Possible hazards may consist of minor cuts, bruises, or scrapes.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT/ WORK AIDS:

Excellent Personal and Computer Operating skills. Ability to utilize CMMS software, building controls, building systems knowledge, etc. Knowledge of power tools and equipment testing tools.

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.