Hospital HVAC & Refrigeration Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda, CA.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems to meet hospital load requirements and ensure patient comfort and safety. Responsibilities include installing and servicing large cooling and air handling systems, performing complex repairs, balancing system elements, and maintaining pneumatic controls and DDC

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform HVAC work.
• Experience evaluated by detailed resume and job elements.
• Blueprint reading and technical instructions proficiency required.
• Knowledge of refrigeration cycles and heat transfer principles.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair large HVAC systems supplying cooling, humidifying, and air handling.
• Identify causes of faults and perform complex repairs.
• Balance system elements to meet varying conditions.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration equipment and HVAC units.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air handlers and fan coils.
• Work with pneumatic controls and DDC systems (Andover, Siemens, Delta, Allerton).
• Create and close work orders to track labor and materials.
• Layout ducts; calculate airflow, pressures, and heat loads.
• Troubleshoot varied refrigeration and A/C equipment.
• Check for leaks with prescribed tests and diagnose failures.
• Ensure proper reassembly and operation after repairs.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Refrigeration systems

Blueprint reading

HVACR knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Airflow calculations

Electric controls

Duct design/layout

Tools

Andover DDC

Siemens DDC

Delta DDC

Allerton DDC

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in Loma Linda, CA.

The role focuses on maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment and HVAC systems to meet hospital load requirements and ensure patient comfort and safety. Responsibilities include installing and servicing large cooling and air handling systems, performing complex repairs, balancing system elements, and maintaining pneumatic controls and DDC