HVAC Technician

baystatehealth; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

PTO with increases

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and repair hospital HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment. The role requires compliance with regulatory standards and timely service delivery.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED, EPA CFC certification, and a valid driver’s license. Onsite work ensures hands-on supervision of critical hospital infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EPA CFC certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing preventative maintenance via CMMS and regulatory documentation.
• Perform HVAC/refrigeration system diagnostics and repairs from service work orders.
• Maintain air handling units, chillers, and walk-in refrigerated spaces.
• Diagnose refrigeration issues with various refrigerants and perform repairs.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA CFC Certification

Job description

Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, Massachusetts is looking for an HVAC Technician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Chlorofluorocarbon Certification - Environmental Protection Agency
• Valid drivers license

SCHEDULE:

Full time, 7:00am-3:30pm

LOCATION:

Onsite Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts' only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjob.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.

All correspondence can be directed to:

Erika Whitworth, Healthcare Recruiter

[e-mail]

Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of HVAC, perform a variety of duties involving inspection, maintenance and installation of mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and components throughout Baystate Medical Center. This position is accountable for ensuring effective maintenance and operation of HVAC/Refrigeration, pumps, pneumatic / electrical controls, ductwork and related equipment to all facilities of Baystate Medical Center and its ancillary buildings.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Assist in managing preventative maintenance via the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Maintain required regulatory documentation for tri-annual Joint Commission hospital surveys
2. Perform HVAC/refrigeration system diagnostic troubleshooting and repairs resulting from service work orders submitted to the CMMS system by staff. Interface with staff that submitted work orders and keep them apprised of the status of repairs
3. Maintain air-cooled chillers up to 150 tons, multi-story central station air handling units up to 55,000 CFM capacity, packaged DX rooftop units up to 100-ton cooling capacity, PTAC units, data center CRAC units, fan coil units, chilled water pumps, and chilled water distribution piping systems. Equipment constitutes over 8,000 tons of cooling capacity.
4. Maintain refrigeration systems for food service, laboratory, and medical walk-in coolers, walk-in freezers, blast freezers, and morgue coolers. Maintain medical and non-medical refrigerators and medical-grade ice and water machines.
5. Diagnoses problems in refrigeration circuits for varied refrigerant types and blends using manifold gauge sets, pressure/temperature charts, and temperature measuring devices. Pressure test, evacuate, and charge refrigeration and air conditioning equipment as required. Perform brazing, soldering, and similar procedures as required. Detect faulty operation of equipment and perform necessary adjustments and repairs
6. Maintain gas-fired heating wate