HVAC Maintenance Technician - Specialist - Methodist

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Mechanic Specialist responsible for installation, inspection, operation, repair and preventative maintenance of facilities and mechanical systems across hospital buildings. The role requires working knowledge across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, boiler operation, and carpentry.

The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with other trades to maintain critical hospital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; trade or vocational training with blueprint reading and math.
• Journeyman credential or two different skilled-craft credentials (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.). Refrigerant Recovery License may be required for HVAC incumbents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, operate, and test hospital HVAC, plumbing, electrical and boiler systems to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform repairs and upgrades to hospital systems.
• Estimate and order materials for work projects.
• Coordinate with other trades to complete projects.
• Follow safety procedures and address regulatory compliance findings.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Boiler operation

Carpentry

Education

High School Diploma/GED; trade school

Journeyman-level credential or two journeyman credentials

Job description

Job Details

Responsible for the installation, inspection, operation, repair and preventative maintenance of facilities and mechanical systems for hospital buildings and according to established schedules. The Mechanic Specialist's work involves the skills of two or more craft occupations, such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, stationary engineering/boiler operating, and/or carpentry

Job Details

Responsible for the installation, inspection, operation, repair and preventative maintenance of facilities and mechanical systems for hospital buildings and according to established schedules. The Mechanic Specialist's work involves the skills of two or more craft occupations, such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, stationary engineering/boiler operating, and/or carpentry

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Monitor, inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment across hospital’s HVAC, plumbing, electrical and/or boiler operation systems to diagnose machine malfunctions and maintain systems’ working order. Reads thermometers and gages and records readings.
• Conducts and oversees repairs and upgrades to above hospital systems as needed.
• Estimates and orders materials needed for work projects.
• Possesses working knowledge of other trades to ensure coordination of work projects.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Completes rounding to identify and resolve regulatory compliance deficiencies.
• Assists and/or performs the work of trade other maintenance technicians and teams as needed.

Education - Required

• High School Diploma/GED diploma or equivalent. Trade or vocational school graduate with courses in blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics. Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.

Experience - Required

• Successful completion of training from a certified technical school or program. Journeyman-level credential or equivalent in skilled craft (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) with Philadelphia Class A or NJ Black Seal stationary engineer license (depending on division location); OR two journeyman-level credentials in different skilled crafts (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.). HVAC-certified incumbents must possess Refrigerant Recovery License (to purchase Freon). Trade or vocational school graduate with courses in blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics. Understanding of electrical safety and lockout/tagout standards.

VALUES AND HABITS

Put People First

• Put People First: Create a safe environment where all colleagues feel supported and motivated to be their best at work.
• Build relationships: Build belonging, empathy, and collaboration.
• Engage with grace: Assume positive intent and share your perspective thoughtfully.
• Create moments: Afford and acknowledge the contributions and efforts of others.

Do What's Right

• Do What’s Right: Focus on how we work most effectively to get the best results.
• Prioritize What Matters: Clarify what’s most critical and why.
• Align on Expectations: Translate priorities into agreed upon accountabilities and outcomes.
• Act with integrity: Behave ethically and honestly in all interactions and business practices.

Pursue Excellence

• Pursue Excellence: Focus on learning and growth.
• Look and Listen: Explore new ways of working and stay curious by learning from others.
• Innovate with Intent: Try new ideas that support organizational priorities.
• Value Lessons Learned: Acknowledge progress and insights that come from striving to improve.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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