HVAC Assistant

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking an HVAC Assistant to support licensed technicians in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems on-site. You will prepare job sites, transport tools and materials, and perform routine maintenance.

This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and learning under supervision, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a hospital-affiliated setting. You will follow established protocols, document basic information, and help ensure projects stay on schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude and safety-conscious mindset required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with system maintenance tasks such as cleaning coils and replacing air filters.
• Assist technicians by passing tools, holding ladders, and measuring pipes.
• Perform basic troubleshooting under guidance.
• Prepare job sites and maintain inventory.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The HVAC Assistant works under the supervision of licensed technicians to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. This role is primarily responsible for preparing job sites, transporting tools and materials, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring protocols are followed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• System Maintenance: Assist with cleaning coils, clearing drain lines, and replacing air filters: Load and unload HVAC units, tools, and supplies. Prepare the worksite by laying down tarps and clearing space.
• System Maintenance: Assist with cleaning coils, clearing drain lines, and replacing air filters.
• Assisting Technicians: Hand tools and materials to the lead technician during repairs and installations. Hold ladders, measure pipes, and help fabricate or install ductwork.
• Basic Troubleshooting: Under guidance, assist with checking refrigerant levels, testing electrical components, and diagnosing equipment malfunctions.
• Clean-up & Inventory: Clean up the job site, remove debris, and keep company vehicles organized and stocked.

Requirements

High School or GED Required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to strictly follow safety directives.

Planning & Decision Making

• Completes job responsibilities within required timeframe according to established schedules or workflow requirements.
• Displays an ability to evaluate areas in need of improvement and provides input in order to improve current methods, services, programs or technology.
• Reviews and assess information before making decisions and solving problems.
• Effectively plans work, considering time, supplies and support required from other individuals and departments.

Communications

• Documents information accurately in routine reports.
• Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in order to exchange information in a clear and accurate manner with:
  • Department Directors
  • Managers/Supervisors Outside or Inside department
  • Employees Outside or inside the department

Hospital-Wide Standards

• Works effectively with others; helps others to solve problems; promotes teamwork and cooperation among individuals and/or departments.
• Shows flexibility and willingness to extend self over and above the call of duty.
• Willingly helps others to solve problems.
• Demonstrates ability to satisfy job requirements in situations involving unusual work demands.
• Displays a positive attitude to patients and/or co-workers; sets a good example to others.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Present and on time according to scheduled hours.

EPA Section 608 Certification encouraged

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.