HVAC Mechanic

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across Holy Cross Health's main campus. The role ensures ASHRAE 170-compliant environmental conditions essential to patient safety and Joint Commission standards.

Reports to the Plant Supervisor and supports infection control through compliant CMMS documentation and timely response to HVAC service requests, including OR suites and procedural areas.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; HVAC/R trade program preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years HVAC/R maintenance; healthcare or commercial preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: EPA Universal (608) certification required; OSHA 10 preferred; Florida HVAC license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: PM and corrective work on AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, VAV, and split systems.
• Compliance & Clinical Support: Maintain ASHRAE 170-compliant conditions; support OR suites and infection control.
• Refrigeration & Specialty Systems: Service medical refrigeration, laboratory cooling, and pharmacy refrigerators.

Skills

EPA 608 certification

NATE certification

BAS/controls interface

Chiller plant operation

Refrigerant handling

HAI/ASHRAE 170 awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC/R trade program

Tools

Liebert CRAC maintenance

BAS/Tridium Niagara

Regulatory compliance tracking

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: The HVAC Mechanic performs installation, maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across Holy Cross Health's main campus. This position reports to the Plant Supervisor and ensures clinical spaces maintain ASHRAE 170-compliant temperature, humidity, and pressure relationship parameters critical to patient safety and Joint Commission compliance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The HVAC Mechanic performs installation, maintenance, and repair of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across Holy Cross Health's main campus. This position reports to the Plant Supervisor and ensures clinical spaces maintain ASHRAE 170-compliant temperature, humidity, and pressure relationship parameters critical to patient safety and Joint Commission compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Perform scheduled PM and corrective maintenance on AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, VAV systems, and split systems. Respond to HVAC service calls and BAS alarms throughout the campus. Maintain filter change schedules and document per infection control and TJC requirements.

• Compliance & Clinical Support: Ensure all clinical and procedural spaces maintain ASHRAE 170-compliant temperature (68–75°F), humidity (30–60% RH), and pressure relationships. Support annual pressure relationship testing across OR suites, isolation rooms, and procedural areas. Document all HVAC work in CMMS and support TJC/CMS survey preparation.

• Refrigeration & Specialty Systems: Service medical refrigeration equipment, laboratory cooling systems, and pharmacy refrigerators. Perform refrigerant leak detection, recovery, and recharge per EPA 608 regulations. Maintain refrigerant logbooks and submit reports per regulatory requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; completion of HVAC/R trade program preferred.

• Experience: 3+ years HVAC/R maintenance experience; healthcare or commercial preferred.

• Licenses/Certifications: EPA Universal (608) certification required; OSHA 10 preferred; Florida HVAC license preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certification.

• Experience with Liebert CRAC unit maintenance (data center or OR support).

• BAS/controls interface experience (Tridium Niagara preferred).

• Chiller plant operation and maintenance experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• AHU and FCU maintenance
• ASHRAE 170 clinical environment compliance
• Refrigerant handling (EPA 608)
• BAS/DDC interface and troubleshooting
• Pressure relationship verification
• Chiller and cooling tower maintenance
• Preventive maintenance scheduling
• CMMS work order documentation
• Infection control in HVAC work
• Emergency HVAC response

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; frequent ladder climbing and rooftop work. Exposure to refrigerants, extreme heat, and confined mechanical spaces. Must wear PPE including gloves, eye protection, and respiratory protection. On-call rotation required for after-hours HVAC emergencies (e.g., OR CRAC failures).

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.