Maintenance HVAC Tech/Plant Engineering / FT/Day

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a skilled HVAC Mechanic to support facility operations. Under supervision, you will perform service-related tasks to maintain building systems and respond to customer needs, ensuring reliable climate control and system performance.

The role requires a journeyman HVAC background, EPA certification, and comfort working in a hospital environment. Join a team dedicated to patient care and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a journeyman HVAC mechanic.
• EPA Certification required.
• Previous experience in hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties as a journeyman HVAC mechanic.
• Service and repair mechanical/refrigeration equipment (chillers, air handlers, split systems, refrigerators, ice machines, water heaters).
• Operate building automation system; check set points, temperatures and humidity; adjust as needed.

Skills

Journeyman HVAC

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers

Position: HVAC Mechanic

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of Plant Engineering Supervisor will needs of customers by performing a variety of service-related activities to maintain the facility and all building systems.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties as a journeyman HVAC mechanic
• Services and Repairs: Mechanical/refrigeration equipment. E.g. Chillers, air handlers, split systems, refrigerators, ice machines, water heaters, etc.
• Controls: working knowledge of the building automation system with the ability to navigate the system, check set points, temperature and humidity, make adjustments as needed
• Electrical trouble shooting as related to mechanical systems
• Plumbing repairs as related to mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interrupt electrical diagrams
• Work independently without supervision
• All other assigned duties

Benefit Highlights:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

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Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. with technical or trade courses required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a journeyman HVAC mechanic
• EPA Certification
• Previous experience in hospital environment preferred

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and converse in English
• Ability to perform lifting (minimum of 50 pounds), bending, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, work with hands above head, work above ground on scaffolds, ladders, etc., standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods
• Ability to tolerate high noise levels for prolonged periods
• Ability to understand and practice safety requirements in work involving exposure to hazardous chemicals, biological materials, dangerous equipment
• Ability to respond to pager, radio, telephone, and other auditory stimulation
• Ability to discriminate color
• Ability to perform basic math functions and measurements

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.