Hospital HVAC Technician - Critical Systems & On-Call

Quorum Health Corporation; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Hospital Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair hospital HVAC and refrigeration equipment across the facility.

You will perform preventive maintenance on AHUs, rooftops, and chillers, while monitoring temperature, humidity, and ventilation in patient care areas. The role requires diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control system issues, installing replacements, and ensuring BAS and CMMS-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of commercial or institutional HVAC experience preferred.
• Hospital or healthcare facility maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment throughout the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air handling units (AHUs), rooftop units, split systems, chillers, boilers, exhaust systems, pumps, cooling towers, and related mechanical equipment.
• Monitor and maintain temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements in patient care areas and other critical hospital spaces.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Install and replace HVAC equipment, motors, belts, bearings, filters, thermostats, dampers, and related components.
• Monitor and maintain building automation systems (BAS) and HVAC control systems.
• Maintain refrigeration equipment, including ice machines, walk-in coolers, freezers, and medical refrigeration equipment as assigned.
• Respond promptly to HVAC emergencies and service requests to minimize disruption to patient care.
• Ensure all HVAC systems comply with applicable building codes, OSHA standards, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Complete preventive maintenance and corrective work orders using the hospital's computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Assist with facility construction, renovation, and equipment installation projects.
• Maintain inventory of HVAC parts, tools, and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with Plant Operations staff, Environmental Services, Infection Prevention, and clinical departments during maintenance activities.
• Participate in the Plant Operations on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
• Follow all Forrest City Medical Center safety, infection prevention, emergency management, and security policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA requirements.

Job description

Forrest City Hospital Inc. is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to inspect, maintain, and repair hospital HVAC and refrigeration equipment across the facility.

You will perform preventive maintenance on AHUs, rooftops, and chillers, while monitoring temperature, humidity, and ventilation in patient care areas. The role requires diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control system issues, installing replacements, and ensuring BAS and CMMS-compliant operations.