HVAC Maintenance Mechanic

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga is seeking a dedicated HVAC Maintenance Mechanic to support our facilities team in maintaining environmental systems. You will handle installation, maintenance, and repairs of expansion units, chilled water fan coolers, refrigeration equipment, and pneumatic/electronic controls, addressing routine and emergency tasks to ensure a safe and comfortable hospital environment.

Successful candidates will show strong HVAC knowledge, practical repair experience, proactive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent at hire.
• HVACR certificate or equivalent years of field experience at hire.
• HVAC Universal Technician certification at hire.
• 3+ years commercial or industrial HVACR experience (preferred).
• 1-3 years experience in a hospital facilities department (preferred).
• Vocational school graduate (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Maintains facility environmental systems and performs general maintenance, installation and repairs of HVAC equipment.
• Completes work orders and PMs timely, reports issues to supervisor.
• Identifies malfunctioning equipment and informs supervisor immediately.
• Aims to reduce maintenance and utility costs through improved procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Maintains professional conduct toward patients, visitors and staff.
• Schedules vary to meet department staffing needs.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Repair experience

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

HVACR Certificate

HVAC Universal Technician

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an HVAC Maintenance Mechanic, under the direct supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, you will maintain our facility's environmental systems.
Daily, you will assist with general maintenance, installation, and repairs of expansion units, chilled water fan cool units, refrigeration equipment, and pneumatic/electronic control systems. You'll handle both routine and emergency tasks, ensuring a comfortable, safe, and functional environment.
Success in this role requires strong HVAC knowledge, practical repair experience, proactive problem-solving, and a commitment to uninterrupted system performance.

• Completes assigned work orders and/or PMs in a timely manner or informs supervisor of any problems accomplishing a task.
• Immediately identifies and informs supervisor of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Achieves to reduce maintenance and utility costs through improved operational procedures.
• Helps to maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.
• Maintains a professional attitude toward patients, visitors and staff at all times.
• Varies work schedule or shift to meet the department staffing needs.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General studies, upon hire
• Certificate Other Certificate of HVACR technical education or Equivalent years of experience in the field, upon hire
• HVAC Universal Technician, upon hire

Preferred

• Vocational School Grad
• At least 3 years commercial or industrial HVACR experience
• 1-3 years of practical experience in an accredited hospital facilities department

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$19.87 - $28.06 /hour