HVACR Mechanic - Brook Lane

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Brook Lane HVACR Mechanic to ensure the hospital's central plant and building systems run safely and efficiently. You will diagnose, repair, and optimize HVACR equipment, supporting patient care environments and staff needs.

Join a team that maintains boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and related systems, while leveraging a Building Management System and coordinating with the facilities group to ensure 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVACR principles, practices, tools and equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot HVACR and building systems.
• Commitment to safety and reliable healthcare facility operation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, maintain and repair hospital central plant systems (boilers, chillers, cooling towers).
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration and building systems.
• Inspect and repair refrigeration equipment, AC units, water coolers and related systems.
• Address complex HVAC issues requiring system modifications or improvements.
• Use Building Management System (BMS) to monitor performance and integrity.
• Assist with emergency generators and fire protection systems as needed.
• Serve as on-site facilities point person during off-hours.

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Independence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman license preferred

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Brook Lane HVACR Mechanic – Full-Time | 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Keep a critical healthcare facility running at its best. As an HVACR Mechanic, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and reliable environment for patients, visitors, and staff. If you enjoy solving complex mechanical challenges, working with advanced HVAC systems, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our Facilities team, you will:

• Monitor, operate, maintain, and repair the hospital's central plant systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and chilled water systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and building systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and install refrigeration equipment, air conditioning units, water coolers, and related systems.
• Work on complex HVAC and refrigeration issues that may require system modifications, upgrades, or redesigns.
• Utilize the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor performance, maintain system integrity, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Gain exposure to and assist with other critical facility systems, including emergency generators and fire protection systems.
• Serve as the facilities point person during off-hours when management and regular support staff are not on-site.

What We're Looking For

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Three or more years of HVACR experience preferred.
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration, air conditioning, heating systems, and boiler plant operations preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Journeyman license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HVACR principles, practices, tools, and equipment.
• Understanding of refrigerants, associated chemicals, and their proper handling.
• Experience with refrigeration systems, pneumatic controls, air conditioning systems, and central plant operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and exceptional service in a healthcare environment.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a maintenance role—it's an opportunity to support the critical infrastructure that helps deliver exceptional patient care. You'll work with advanced systems, tackle challenging projects, and be part of a team that keeps the hospital running 24/7.

Caring for Our Team

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program.
• Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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