HVAC Technician: Install, Repair & Maintain Climate Systems

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems across the health system facilities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years HVAC experience, a valid driver's license, and perhaps vocational training. This full-time role offers opportunities to work on complex equipment and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: High school diploma/GED and 3 years of HVAC experience.
• Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: Valid Driver’s License required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Vocational or technical training in HVAC systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs various types of refrigeration and heating systems.
• Dismantles machines and removes parts for repair; Installs, adjusts or replaces worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and reassembles repaired systems according to specifications.
• Installs, inspects, maintains and operates pneumatic and digital control systems.
• Tests line, components and connections for leaks and proper adjustment; recharges units with proper refrigerant as necessary
• Mentors less experienced staff.
• Completes and documents work performed in a timely manner and maintains quality standards.
• Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies; complies with applicable safety and environmental practices.
• Cleans machines using cleaning solvent, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuum and/or other equipment.
• Lubricates or applies adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts or other equipment.
• Operates machine shop equipment such as engine lathes, drill press, grinder, milling machine, and hydraulic press to fabricate equipment parts.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Air conditioning

Heating systems

Tools & equipment

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety & environment

Maintenance & repair

Education

High school diploma/GED

HVAC experience (3 years)

Tools

Pneumatic control systems

Digital control systems

HVAC maintenance tools

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to install, maintain, and repair refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems across the health system facilities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years HVAC experience, a valid driver's license, and perhaps vocational training. This full-time role offers opportunities to work on complex equipment and mentor junior staff.