HVAC Mechanic

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health's Baptist Hospital in Columbia, SC is seeking a skilled HVAC/Mechanical Technician to maintain and repair hospital mechanical systems including air handling units, VAV boxes, and kitchen equipment. The role requires thorough preventive maintenance, rapid response to emergencies, and strict adherence to safety protocols.

You will collaborate with other trades, document work orders, and support facility renovations or new construction projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; trade school for HVAC/refrigeration/electrical and DDC control preferred.
• Three years HVAC/Mechanical experience.
• Knowledge of building controls and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on HVAC and hospital mechanical systems.
• Respond to emergency calls and assist qualified technicians.
• Assist other trades with plumbing, kitchen equipment repairs, and related systems.
• Maintain safety and hygiene; follow Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Document work orders and ensure timely completion.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC systems

VAV systems

Controls software knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school for HVAC/refrigeration/electrical and DDC control

Tools

Trane Metasys JC

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Repairs and maintains air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, variable air volume boxes, fan coil units, refrigeration equipment, packaged air conditioning/heating equipment, exhaust fans, pneumatic controlled thermostats, compressed air systems and other hospital electrical and mechanical equipment.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Responsible for performing both unscheduled and preventive maintenance related mechanical repairs to include packaged A/C and heating equipment, air handling units, pneumatically controlled thermostat systems, fan coil units, variable air volume boxes, and other mechanical equipment comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.

• Responsible for assisting other trades within the department with repairs to include pump replacements, repairs to commercial kitchen equipment, plumbing supply and drainage piping systems, and other related systems comprising the hospital’s mechanical utility system.

• Responds to emergency calls and assists qualified technicians and other trained professionals on ETO gas medical gas/vacuum leaks, power outages, HVAC, plumbing, fire response, etc. Must demonstrate proficiency in all mechanical related tasks to participate in the call-back program

• Maintains assigned equipment in a safe and orderly manner and responds to emergency calls. Performs preventative maintenance duties to all assigned equipment and enters information into an appropriate work order system.

• Responsible for completing work orders in a thorough and timely manner to include all housekeeping duties when work is complete. Ensure work is performed with the utmost awareness for safety and hygiene. Ensures proper Lockout/Tagout procedures are being followed.

• Responsible for troubleshooting and making repairs to variable speed drives and other building control systems within the hospital. Must be proficient with troubleshooting with a multi-meter (voltmeter, current meter, refrigerant gauges, and other mechanical test and measurement instruments.

• Responsible for performing repairs and maintenance to the hospital’s vacuum and medical gas components and distribution systems.

• Responsible for maintaining low- and high-pressure steam components and steam piping systems. This includes the capability of making repairs to steam strainers, steam traps, and other steam-related steam components.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned. Trade school for HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and electronic DDC control preferred

• Experience - Three (3) years HVAC/Mechanical experience

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.

• Federal Recovery Certificate, Air Conditioning license preferred

• Mechanical License preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mathematical skills

• Proficient in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical control related repairs to packaged air conditioning/heating units, commercial air handling units, commercial kitchen equipment, and VAV mechanical and electrical failures.

• Capable of installing ductwork, packaged A/C units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, fan coil units, and other mechanical equipment in support of facility renovations or new construction activities.

• Working knowledge of Controls Software (ex. Trane, Metasys, JC) preferred

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

Baptist Hospital

Department

Plant Operations

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