HVAC Mechanic III - SOM

Stanford Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 162,411,000 - 182,927,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking an HVAC Mechanic III to maintain and repair complex heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems across the Palo Alto campus. This onsite role requires strong technical expertise and a service-oriented approach in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot control systems, support equipment installations, and interpret blueprints to ensure optimal comfort and safety for occupants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• 4–6 years of progressive HVAC experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• EPA Type 608 certification and California driver’s license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and testing on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical control systems to ensure reliability.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, and infrastructure projects across campus.
• Interpret blueprints and coordinate work independently to meet deadlines.
• Maintain tools and work area; prepare requisitions for supplies as needed.

Skills

Blueprints interpretation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in HVAC or equivalent

Job description

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2658175 Onsite 108460006 Engineering Maint SoM Other PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Behind every breakthrough in medicine is a facility that never stops performing. As an HVAC Mechanic III, you'll play a critical role in keeping the complex heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems that support Stanford Medicine’s research and education environments operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

In this hands‑on role, you’ll help keep research, education, and university environments running safely, efficiently, and comfortably by maintaining and repairing complex HVAC and refrigeration systems across the Stanford School of Medicine campus. Working onsite in Palo Alto on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule, you’ll partner with facilities professionals to troubleshoot issues, optimize equipment performance, support installations, and respond to heating and cooling needs that directly impact building operations and occupant comfort. Success in this role comes from combining strong technical expertise with a proactive, service‑oriented approach in a fast‑paced healthcare setting.

• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, testing, and system balancing on HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Troubleshoot pneumatic, electronic, and mechanical control systems to maintain reliable operations
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and infrastructure projects across the campus
• Interpret blueprints, prioritize work independently, and solve complex technical challenges
• Bring HVAC trade experience, strong communication skills, and comfort using mobile technology for work management

The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non‑clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care

The Facilities Infrastructure & Safety (FIS) business unit is vital in ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of Stanford Health Care facilities while also managing disaster preparedness and complex building systems to foster a secure healthcare environment. FIS is made up of multiple departments aligned in focus: Environmental Health & Safety, Facility Field Services, Protective Services, Security Services, Office of Emergency Management, Facilities Engineering - Systems, Operational Technology, Facilities Engineering- Infrastructure, Facilities Services Response Center, and Facilities Administration and Operations.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

HVAC Mechanic installs, maintains, inspects and repairs refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, pneumatic and electronic controls, heating and cooling facilities and does general maintenance work in all HVAC equipment

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

• Performs preventive maintenance work on HVAC equipment in accordance with the correct procedures and recommends changes in existing equipment and conditions for better operating efficiency.
• Installs new air conditioning units and systems, connecting the systems to required services and testing for proper operation.
• Installs, calibrates, and maintains manual, automatic pneumatic and electronic controls on all HVAC equipment. Obtains assistance when necessary on complicated electronics or pneumatic controls.
• Maintains tools, equipment and work area assigned. Prepares requisitions for supplies or materials required for given, authorized work in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs welding and brazing, and soldering on HVAC equipment in accordance with recognized and proper procedures.
• Repairs, maintains, and diagnoses problems regarding centralized air handling units for both electrical and pneumatic controls, including refrigerated air conditioning units, and walk in boxes, cold rooms and chillers for certain areas. Responds to complaints for heating or cooling and makes adjustments to bring it up to the necessary comfort levels as required by the occupants.
• Tests and balances the heating, cooling, ventilating, and air conditioning to conform to the proper specifications and code requirements.
• Assists other crafts on shutdowns involving heating and cooling, and power supply for refrigerated system.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from a Technical/Trade School with a certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, preferred.

Experience Qualifications

• Four (4) to six (6) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
• Five (5) years of health care HVAC field work, preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
• Ability to operate standard tools, instruments and equipment used on the job
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches
• Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
• Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance and repair

Licenses and Certifications

• CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And In State required Upon Hire
• HVACEPAU – EPA Type 608 Universal Certification required. Current employees must obtain by June 1, 2019 required Upon Hire
• CMM - Certified Maintenance Manager preferred

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category II - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks

These Principles Apply To ALL Employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $56.68 - $63.84 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.