HVAC Mechanic - FT (Days) - Warren Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health

Dental

Vision

Short term and long term disability

Life insurance

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to repair and maintain all HVAC systems, boilers, and chillers across campus, ensuring continuous, safe operation for patients and staff.

The role involves performing scheduled maintenance, documenting work, and addressing environmental issues to maintain a healthy hospital environment. On‑call rotation may be required, with EPA Refrigerant Certification and a two‑year HVAC background preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with boilers or industrial HVAC systems.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification (EPA) is required for NJ candidates.

Responsibilities

• Repairs/ maintains all HVAC equipment and all heating and air conditioning systems, or, Operates / maintains Boiler, Chillers and all associated Equipment.
• Completes all necessary repairs on assigned equipment in an expeditious manner to minimize disruptions affecting patient care and staff.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment with current professional standards and documents actions clearly.
• Investigates, evaluates and remedies environmental problems to provide a healthful environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Submits material requisitions and/or information for repair or replacement per procedures.
• Provides occasional in-service training to hospital staff on equipment use and care; on call rotation may be required.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification

Job description

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs/ maintains all HVAC equipment and all heating and air conditioning systems, or, Operates / maintains Boiler, Chillers and all associated Equipment.
• Completes all necessary repairs on assigned equipment in an expeditious manner to minimize any disruptions that may occur which could affect the well-being of patients and the staff's ability to provide required services.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment utilizing current professional standards and provides legible written documentation as to what was done according to established Engineering procedures.
• Investigates, evaluates and remedies environmental problems to provide a healthful and pleasant environment for patient, staff and visitors.
• Submits material requisitions and/or appropriate information according to established Engineering procedures for the repair or replacement of assigned equipment.
• Provides occasional in-service training to hospital staff on the proper use and care of selected equipment such as control systems.
• \"On Call\" rotation may be required.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Requires standing for up to eight (8) hours per day and walking for up to four (4) hours per day, sitting for extended periods of up to two hours, lifting loads of up to 60 lbs., pushing loads of up to 300 lbs., bending, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing (stairs and ladder), and manual dexterity to make equipment repairs. Seeing as it relates to normal vision, and hearing as it relates to normal hearing.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate (G.E.D.).

Training and Experience

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience through on the job training in firing high‑pressure boilers or two (2) years’ experience with industrial air conditioning and heating systems.

NJ Candidates

Universal Refrigerant Certification (EPA) required

Compensation

MINIMUM - MAXIMUM COMPENSATION PAY RANGE: $24.75 - $39.60

St. Luke's University Health Network is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on state requirements.

Benefits

• comprehensive health
• dental
• vision
• short term and long term disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• sick leave
• professional development opportunities

Join us to experience a supportive workplace with a focus on your growth and well-being.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Corporate Information

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World's Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke's was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke's has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke's was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke's was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.