HVAC MECHANIC

Premier Health; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support is seeking an experienced maintenance technician for our hospital facilities in Middletown, OH. Under supervision, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, air compressors, and building systems to sustain a safe, compliant environment.

You will plan rounds, read diagrams and manuals, diagnose faults, perform welding, and coordinate with other departments to ensure uptime and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Universal refrigeration license preferred upon hire or within first year.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, boilers, pumps, air compressors, and building systems.
• Conduct daily rounds of machinery rooms and related areas.
• Diagnose equipment faults and perform repairs, tests, and adjustments.
• Interpret diagrams, blueprints, operation manuals, and manufacturer instructions.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other departments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper tool usage.
• Record data accurately and maintain equipment documentation.
• Assist with system improvements and life-safety and utility systems knowledge.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Welding (AC/oxy-acetylene)

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Diagrams/manuals

Job description

Under the supervision of the Manager of Plant Services and Engineering and Lead HVAC Mechanic, performs preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, repairs, installs, replaces, tests, and operates engines, boilers, pumps, air compressors, air conditioning equipment, heating and ventilating systems, steam lines, valves, controls, building systems, production equipment and systems, and maintenance support equipment.Essential Duties and Functions:· Plans, organizes, and coordinates functions of the HVAC systems, electrical systems, and utility systems to maintain the hospital’s environment in accordance with regulatory requirements.· Coordinates all activities with those of other departments.· Assures corrective maintenance, servicing, repairing, installing, and maintaining hospital related machinery and mechanical equipment, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation and service manuals and manufacture instruction manuals.· Conducts daily rounds of machinery rooms, nursing floors, dietary, and other areas as assigned.· Is knowledgeable of the operation and can demonstrate skills to service and maintain most of the facility equipment and systems at the hospital include life safety systems, utility systems, building systems, production systems, maintenance support systems, and grounds equipment and systems.· Assists or performs necessary chemical tests to water systems on all boilers, cooling towers, water softeners, and other applicable equipment.· Performs inspection of oil levels, temperatures, water levels, fuel levels, and pressures on all operating and stand-by machinery.· Assures neatness of shop area, mechanical rooms and job areas and maintains operating equipment in good condition and appearance.· Performs diagnostic troubleshooting and problem resolution on all major HVAC equipment and controls throughout the facility.· Assures proper care and use of tools and equipment related to working performance.· Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of the hospital. Makes recommendations concerning HVAC systems, electrical systems, and utility systems.· Maintains established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environment and infection control.· Participate in administrative staff meetings, interdepartmental meetings and participates on committees as directed.· Maintains professional growth and development of self-educational programs, seminars, etc.HS-High School DiplomaEducation:Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDAdditional requirements:Type of degree: N/AArea of study or major: N/APreferred educational qualifications: Associates Degree PreferredPosition specific testing requirement: N/ALicensure/Certification/Registration:Universal refrigeration license preferred upon hire or must possess within first year of employmentExperience:Minimum Level of Experience Required: 10+ years of job related experiencePrior job title or occupational experience: 5 years maintenance experience, hospital maintenance experience preferred. 5 years HVAC experience preferred.Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/APreferred experience: Experience in Hospital setting preferredOther experience requirements: Knowledge of all plant equipment technology and general maintenance practicesKnowledge/SkillsAbility to analyze a given situation and make minor decisions.Thoroughly familiar with equipment, tools, methods, and techniques normally associated with maintenance work.Ability to work well alone with minimal supervision.Ability to read sketches, blueprints, weights, measures, and equipment operation and service manuals.Ability to perform acetylene welding / cutting and electrical welding.Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor-vehicle.Ability to record data in a legible and accurate manner.Expected to assist with functions of the HVAC systems, electrical systems, and utility systems, and to maintain the hospital’s environment in accordance with regulatory requirements.Possess knowledge of electrical systems both high and low voltage, electrical switchgear, HVAC systems, and utility systems..§ Ability to analyze a given situation and make minor decisions.§ Thoroughly familiar with equipment, tools, methods, and techniques normally associated with maintenance work.§ Ability to work well alone with minimal supervision.§ Ability to read sketches, blueprints, weights, measures, and equipment operation and service manuals.§ Ability to perform acetylene welding / cutting and electrical welding.§ Must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor-vehicle.§ Ability to record data in a legible and accurate manner.§ Expected to assist with functions of the HVAC systems, electrical systems, and utility systems, and to maintain the hospital’s environment in accordance with regulatory requirements.Possess knowledge of electrical systems both high and low voltage, electrical switchgear, HVAC systems, and utility systems..