HVAC Refrigeration Technician - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Free parking

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring an HVAC Refrigeration Technician at Norristown State Hospital to maintain and repair complex heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and on-site service to ensure critical building operations run smoothly.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot controls, install small to medium HVAC systems, and mentor junior staff.

Formación

• Completion of HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program or equivalent Federal Government title.
• Three years of experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC/refrigeration systems.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification within six months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment by reading schematics and identifying issues.
• Troubleshoot and reprogram building controls to support reliable operation.
• Design and install small- to medium-sized HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Educación

HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program

Herramientas

Electrical controls

Descripción del empleo

Are you ready to put your HVAC expertise to work where it makes a real difference every day? Norristown State Hospital is looking for a motivated HVAC Refrigeration Technician who enjoys working with complex heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. In this position, you will help keep critical equipment operating at peak performance while tackling a variety of maintenance and repair projects. Your knowledge and dedication will support the daily operations of the hospital. Take pride in work that truly matters to your community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role combines troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and technical repairs to keep building systems working efficiently. As a HVAC Refrigeration Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• System Repairs: Diagnose and repair heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment by reading schematics and identifying system issues
• Control Maintenance: Troubleshoot and reprogram electric, electronic, and pneumatic building controls to support reliable operation
• Equipment Installation: Design and install small- to medium-sized HVAC and refrigeration systems, including tubing layout, fitting, and assembly
• Preventive Care: Complete scheduled maintenance tasks, clean cooling equipment, and help extend the life of critical systems
• Technical Support: Lead or instruct lower-level workers and explain maintenance procedures and technical information
• Logistics and Material Handling: Load, haul, unload, and transport HVAC equipment and materials while maintaining clean work areas and operating state vehicles

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• This position may require responding to after-hours emergency call-ins as operational needs dictate.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the HVAC and Building Automation Technician trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Three years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of HVAC and refrigeration systems, units, and equipment including one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year working with commercial or industrial HVAC or refrigeration equipment and controls.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• You must obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification from an approved provider within six months of employment.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.