HVAC Mechanic

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, and HVAC systems to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff.

The role involves repairs, on-call rotations, and thorough documentation of all maintenance activities. A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of hands-on experience with high-pressure boilers or industrial HVAC systems are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with boilers or industrial HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains HVAC equipment and related systems.
• Operates boilers, chillers, and associated equipment.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and documents work clearly.
• On-call rotation may be required.

Skills

HVAC systems

Boiler operation

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The HVAC Mechanic performs scheduled preventive maintenance according to established Engineering practices on all industrial boiler, chiller, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment to provide an environment that is conducive to the well-being of patients, hospital staff and visitors. Makes adjustments to the environmental control system as necessary to maintain an appropriate environment. Operates industrial boilers, chillers and associated equipment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Repairs/maintains all HVAC equipment and all heating and air conditioning systems, or, Operates / maintains Boiler, Chillers and all associated Equipment. Completes all necessary repairs on assigned equipment in an expeditious manner to minimize any disruptions that may occur which could affect the well-being of patients and the staff’s ability to provide required services. Performs scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment utilizing current professional standards and provides legible written documentation as to what was done according to established Engineering procedures. Investigates, evaluates and remedies environmental problems to provide a healthful and pleasant environment for patient, staff and visitors. Submits material requisitions and/or appropriate information according to established Engineering procedures for the repair or replacement of assigned equipment. Provides occasional in-service training to hospital staff on the proper use and care of selected equipment such as control systems. “On Call” rotation may be required.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires standing for up to eight (8) hours per day and walking for up to four (4) hours per day, sitting for extended periods of up to two hours, lifting loads of up to 60 lbs., pushing loads of up to 300 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing (stairs and ladder), and manual dexterity to make equipment repairs. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing.

EDUCATION:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience through on the job training in firing high-pressure boilers or two (2) years’ experience with industrial air conditioning and heating systems.

NJ Candidates:

Universal Refrigerant Certification (EPA) required

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.