HVAC Mechanic — $10K Sign-On, Mon-Fri, Hospital

Northwell; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is hiring an HVAC Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, and heating systems across the Danbury facility. You will work from blueprints and manufacturer guidelines to ensure reliable climate control throughout the hospital.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC fundamentals, BMS/Pneumatic controls, and CT license compliance; healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• CT S-2 or S-1 HVAC license required or equivalent
• Knowledge of Building Management/Automation Systems (digital and pneumatic controls)
• Minimum 2 years healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain air quality, temperature, humidity, and pressure per ASHE/ASHRAE 170 standards.
• Monitor and adjust BMS to ensure regulatory compliance and patient comfort.
• Balance air flow and verify system performance.
• Perform brazing and soldering of line sets and coils.
• Support HVAC team lead and facilities manager with maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment including chillers and RTUs.
• Collaborate with BMS contractor to upgrade building management systems.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Commercial experience

Education

Cooling Unlimited Journeyperson license (CT S-2 or S-1)

BMS/BAS controls knowledge (digital & pneumatic)

Minimum 2 years healthcare experience

Tools

Staefa

Honeywell

Robert Shaw

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Reliable DDC

Job description

Northwell Health is hiring an HVAC Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, and heating systems across the Danbury facility. You will work from blueprints and manufacturer guidelines to ensure reliable climate control throughout the hospital.

The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC fundamentals, BMS/Pneumatic controls, and CT license compliance; healthcare experience is strongly preferred.