HVAC Mechanic (FT, Days - Danbury) SIGN ON BONUS

Danbury Hospital; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Danbury Hospital is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic to inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC and related systems across the hospital facility. The role emphasizes ASHE/ASHRAE 170 standards and requires strong BMS/BAS knowledge and field troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will handle chillers, RTUs, AHUs, dampers, pneumatic controls, and refrigerants while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Competitive benefits accompany the role with a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC Mechanical State License is required.
• CT S-2 license is required for CT locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC, refrigeration, heating systems per blueprints and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure environmental conditions per ASHE/ASHRAE 170 standards to support patient and staff comfort.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment including chillers, RTUs, AHUs, dampers and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with HVAC Lead and BMS contractor on system upgrades and control platforms.

Skills

BMS/BAS knowledge

Electrical theory

Lockout/Tagout safety

HVAC troubleshooting

Communication

Education

HVAC Mechanical State License

CT S-2 license

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Staefa

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Reliable DDC

Job description

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Full-Time: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Pay Rate Negotiable.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary:

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, refrigeration, cooling, and heating systems and components in accordance with blueprints, schematic diagrams, and manufacturer guidelines to ensure reliable climate control services throughout the Hospital Facility.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Ensures compliant environmental conditions by maintaining air quality, temperature, humidity, and air pressure throughout the hospital in accordance with ASHE/ASHRAE 170 standards, supporting patient, staff, and visitor comfort.
• 2. Monitors, adjusts, and verifies air exchanges, room pressurization, temperature, and humidity levels through the Building Management System (BMS) and manual field adjustments to maintain regulatory compliance.
• 3. Demonstrates strong proficiency in air balancing, ensuring proper airflow and system performance.
• 4. Performs brazing and soldering of line sets, coils, and related HVAC components with a high level of skill.
• 5. Follows direction and provides feedback to the HVAC Team Lead and Facilities Manager to support efficient operations.
• 6. Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs a wide range of HVAC equipment, including but not limited to:
  • Exhaust fans up to 150 HP (belt-driven and direct-drive)
  • Chillers up to 800 tons
  • Rooftop units (RTUs): gas-fired, hydronic, DX, and steam-supplied
  • Air handling units up to 175,000 CFM: gas-fired, hydronic, DX, and steam-supplied
  • Damper controls and motors
  • Pneumatic systems, including valves, dampers, and thermostats
  • Split AC/heating systems and walk-in refrigeration units
  • All refrigerant types, with the ability to perform recovery, charging, and diagnostics
  • Ice machines and basic refrigeration cycle troubleshooting
• 7. Collaborates with the HVAC Lead and BMS contractor to plan and implement upgrades to the hospitals building management and control systems.
• 8. Applies strong technical knowledge in:
  • Electrical theory
  • Refrigeration cycle fundamentals
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedure
• 9. Works with multiple control platforms, including Staefa, Honeywell, Robert Shaw, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and Reliable DDC and pneumatic systems.
• 10. Models and upholds organizational values in all interactions and work practices.
• 11. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance in accordance with organizational standards.
• 12. Ensures full compliance with all regulatory, safety, and operational requirements related to the position.
• 13. Performs additional duties assigned to support departmental and organizational needs.

Education Skills Experience:

• Cooling Unlimited Journeyperson (State of Connecticut S-2 or S-1 License)
• Working knowledge of BMS/BAS (Building Automation System) both digital and pneumatic controls
• Minimum two-year experience required, Healthcare experience strongly desired.

Other Information:

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience
• High School Diploma, or equivalent education

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Healthcare, pharmaceutical/lab, data center setting experience highly preferred
• Commercial experience preferred

License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:

• HVAC Mechanical State License
• CT locations S-2 license required
• NY locations EPA 608 Certification A PLUS

Working Conditions:

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 247
Department: Plant Services
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly

“Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.”