HVAC Mechanic - Plant Operations - Callahan Eye - AM (004)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to maintain, repair, and install a wide range of HVAC/R equipment across our facilities. This full-time AM-shift role emphasizes preventive maintenance and rapid response to building needs.

You will read blueprints and schedules, perform inspections, and coordinate with other trades to keep critical systems running. Eligibility requires a technical HVAC credential and EPA Section 608 certification, plus a Alabama driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Technical School of HVAC and four (4) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Currently certified with a Section 608 Technician Type I, II, or III Certification from the USEPA required.
• Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, modify, replace, install, and perform routine and preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Read, interpret blueprints, drawings, schedules and specifications related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and related systems.
• Respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests from building occupants.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Technical HVAC certificate/degree

Tools

Section 608 EPA Certification (I/II/III)

Alabama Driver's License

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $22.35 - $36.35 / hour

Shifts: full-time AM

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include:

• robust educational assistance programs
• generous paid time off
• employee assistance and wellness programs
• paid parental leave
• qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• plus more.

Job Highlights

About UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye: For over 60 years, UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye has been dedicated to preserving and restoring the vision of our patients, transforming the future of eye care, and curing the world’s blinding diseases. We have been recognized internationally and nationally for outstanding patient care, treatment of eye trauma, and crucial research in eye disease. UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye is one of the busiest eye care centers in the nation, annually performing more than 15,000 surgeries and completing more than 120,000 clinic visits. Our nationally ranked comprehensive center provides everything from preventive and routine eye care to 24/7 emergency treatment of eye trauma at the nation’s only freestanding Level 1 Ocular Trauma Center. As a proud part of UAB Medicine-Callahan Eye is committed to delivering innovation at every level of eye care and critical research that will keep all of us seeing clearly into the future.

Job Description

Maintains, repairs, modifies, replaces, installs, and performs routine and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of light and heavy duty heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for existing facilities and those under renovation. Inspects installations of HVAC equipment installed by others. Routine and preventive maintenance includes operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc on the aforementioned equipment. Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work assignments. This includes but is not limited to electricians, plumbers, maintenance technicians, sheet metal workers, etc. Responds to requests for routine and emergency maintenance and service from building occupants.

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Technical School of HVAC and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Currently certified with a Section 608 Technician Type I, II, or III Certification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) required. Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award‑winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast‑paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close‑knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission‑driven organization committed to delivering life‑changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry‑leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.