Hospital HVAC Technician — Critical Systems & Maintenance

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital seeks an experienced HVAC/Mechanical Technician to repair and maintain air handling units, packaged A/C/heating equipment, and related hospital systems.

You will perform both unscheduled and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment across the facility.Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical controls, assisting other trades, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe, hygienic work practices with proper lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• 3 years HVAC/Mechanical experience
• Federal Recovery Certificate preferred
• Air Conditioning license preferred
• Trade school for HVAC/refrigeration/electrical/DDC control preferred
• Mechanical License preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform unscheduled and preventive maintenance on packaged A/C/heating equipment, air handling units and related systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical control repairs on AHUs, packaged units and VAV systems.
• Assist other trades with repairs to pumps, kitchen equipment, piping systems and related hospital mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergency calls and support on HVAC, power outages, fire response, etc. Must participate in call-back with proficient mechanical tasks.
• Maintain equipment safely, log work orders, and ensure hygiene and lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
• Assist in installing ductwork, packaged A/C units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes and other mechanical equipment for renovations or new construction.
• Troubleshoot and repair variable speed drives and building controls; use multi-meters and test instruments.
• Perform repairs and maintenance to vacuum and medical gas components and distribution systems.
• Maintain steam components and piping, including strainers and traps.

Skills

HVAC experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Controls knowledge (DDC)

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trane Metasys JC controls software

Job description

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital seeks an experienced HVAC/Mechanical Technician to repair and maintain air handling units, packaged A/C/heating equipment, and related hospital systems.

You will perform both unscheduled and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment across the facility.Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical controls, assisting other trades, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe, hygienic work practices with proper lockout/tagout.